Special Education Director

Job Title

Special Education Director – Pleasanton ISD District Wide, Pleasanton, Texas

This job is also posted in Pleasanton ISD

Job : 5718395

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage the district’s special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Education/Certification:

• Special Education Certification
• Master’s Degree
• Administrative Experience Preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state special education law
• Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students
• Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Teaching experience in special education

• Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district wide. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and development of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. Make changes when warranted.
• Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplish educational goals are available. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.
• Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
• Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
• Promotes inclusion of programs for students with disabilities into the least restrictive environment.

• Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program.

• Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve program.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.

• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in special education department.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Demonstrates a clear sense of mission built around changing legal mandates and evidence based best practices. Involves staff in planning and decision making in accomplishing this mission.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to…