Director of Special Education Services

Gonzales ISD - Director of Special Education and 504 Services

Job Title: Director of Special Education and 504 Services

School: Gonzales ISD

Date Posted: 6/16/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for Gonzales ISD’s Special Education and Section 504 Programs. Ensure district compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and FERPA. Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support students with disabilities in achieving academic success and accessing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Supervise all related service areas, including visual and hearing impairment services, speech-language pathology, vocational services, assessment and evaluation, and ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) processes.

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or related field
• Valid Texas administrative
  -preferred
• Valid special education certification required
• Central Office administrative experience preferred

• Effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of special education programs, including applicable laws and regulations
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organization skills
• Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators and classroom teachers
• Ability to coordinate a district-wide program
• Ability to interpret data and identify performance gaps
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Five years of special education/teaching experience in Special Education
• Three years of administrative experience in an educational setting
• Knowledge of special education programs, professional development, applicable laws and regulations
• Experience in a district vertical alignment team
• Demonstrated success in managing special education programs and services

• Lead and direct the district’s Special Education and 504 programs to ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures for Child Find, evaluations, eligibility determinations, IEP development, placement, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA procedural safeguards, timelines, and documentation requirements across all campuses.
• Oversee and evaluate compliance monitoring, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement systems for Special Education and 504 services.

• Provide guidance and oversight for development, implementation, and monitoring of Section 504 Plans, ensuring accommodations are effective, legally compliant, and aligned with student needs.
• Serve as district-level coordinator for Section 504 processes, including staff training, documentation, and compliance reviews.

• Monitor the academic and behavioral progress of students receiving special education and Section 504 services to ensure effective implementation of IEPs and accommodation plans.
• Ensure systems are in place for consistent progress monitoring aligned to IEP goals, behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), and district academic standards.
• Analyze student performance data and service delivery outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Provide regular reports to district leadership regarding student progress, trends, compliance indicators, and areas requiring corrective action or additional support.
• Support campus administrators and staff in using student progress data to drive instructional and behavioral interventions.

• Supervise the ARD process, including coordination of ARD meetings, eligibility decisions, IEP development, and review cycles.
• Ensure that evaluation and re‑evaluation procedures for special education services follow best practices and legal requirements.
• Monitor the…