Director of Special Education CO-OP

Groveton ISD - Director of Special Education CO-OP

Campus

Description:

Reports to:
Board of Directors for the Houston/Trinity County SSA (Apple Springs ISD, Centerville ISD, Grapeland ISD, Groveton ISD, Kennard ISD, Latexo ISD, Lovelady ISD)

Date Posted: 2/1/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes: Primary

Purpose:

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

• 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
• Ability to coordinate 7 district function
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Five years teaching experience in special education

• Direct and manage special education programs and services to meet students’ needs.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis, and that the findings are used to make special education program more effective.
• Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support subordinates in accomplishing educational goals.
• Manage the special education referral process; arrange for or conduct student assessments; make recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students.
• Supervise and monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district wide.
• Participate in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students according to district procedures.
• Supervise transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness.
• Serve as resource person in the design and equipping of facilities for students with disabilities.
• Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

• Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning vital issues.

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

• Administer the special education department budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
• Approve and forward purchase orders for special education department to accounting department.

• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in special education department.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in the special education area.
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and…