Executive Director of Special Education

Seguin ISD - Executive Director of Special Education

Campus

Description:

Seguin ISD is a growing public school district located 30 minutes east of San Antonio and 50 minutes southwest of Austin in the growing community of Seguin, TX. The district is committed to serving the whole child through strong relationships, high expectations, and meaningful opportunities for success. Guided by the mission of Building Relationships, Inspiring Success, and Empowering All, the district fosters a supportive and collaborative culture where students, staff, and families work together to achieve excellence.

Seguin ISD is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction, developing future‑ready graduates, and creating a positive environment where every student can thrive.

Seguin ISD serves approximately 7,200 students across 13 campuses:
Ball Early Childhood Center; seven elementary schools (Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, Vogel, and Weinert); two middle schools (Briesemeister and Barnes, 6th‑8th grade);
Seguin High School;
Mercer‑Blumberg Learning Center; and Seguin Alternative School.

To direct the district’s special education program to ensure the provision of needed services for special needs students. Work to provide individualized programs to meet the needs of all special needs students and ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

The Executive Director of Special Education is expected to model and promote a high standard of customer service, ensuring that all interactions with students, families, staff, and the community reflect professionalism, responsiveness, empathy, and a commitment to building meaningful and trusting relationships. In alignment with the district’s mission and values, the Executive Director fosters a culture that prioritizes students first, inspires success through collaboration and student‑centered support, and empowers all stakeholders through clear communication, integrity, advocacy, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement and high expectations for all students.

• Master’s degree
• Texas mid‑management or supervisory certification (preferred)
• Educational Diagnostician, or equivalent, certification (preferred)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Special Knowledge and

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:

• Five years of teaching experience in special education
• Practical experience in special education planning, implementation, and evaluation

$86,000 - $120,000

• 5 Local Sick Days and 5 State Leave Days (2026-27 School Year)
• TRS Active-Care Insurance: $417 per month employer contribution
• 4-Day Work Weeks during the summer