Special Education Program Coordinator - Elementary​/Secondary

Special Education Program Coordinator - Elementary and/or Secondary

Starting Date: Jul 21, 2026

Job Title: Special Education Program Coordinator – Elementary and/or Secondary

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education

Dept./School: Special Education

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Instructional 5 – 210 days

Date Revised: 6/1/26

To assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate instructional programs which will offer the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the Mission of the WFISD and in the educational development and evaluation of instructional personnel as related to special education supports and services.

• Required
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  Valid Texas Teaching Certificate (Special Education)
• Preferred
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  General education and special education teaching experience;
  Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, special education, or related field;
  Texas mid‑management or principal certification
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge in a given subject area that demands respect, written and oral communication, strong organization, and interpersonal skills; knowledge in Transition Services; flexibility to continuous changing environment
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of special education teaching experience

• Uses effective communication skills in dealing with district and school administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
• Makes recommendations to classroom teachers and/or administrators related to instruction, supervision, and curriculum based upon classroom observations and assessment findings.
• Assists in the implementation of instructional goals and objectives, involving specialists, teachers, parents and/or students, when appropriate.
• Coach teachers to develop and implement improvement of accommodations/modifications including behavioral/social skills needed to create greater access to general education instruction or the appropriate setting.
• Model and monitor academic intervention strategies and appropriate data collection techniques for both general education staff and special education staff.
• Coach classroom teachers and/or case managers in the development and implementation of ARD paperwork, including the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Observe classroom instruction, provide feedback and demonstrate teaching strategies with students in the classroom.
• Provides instructional methodology, social, and behavioral support and trainings to teachers, students, and staff.
• Provide campus support and interventions for students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators to better instruct students with IEPs.
• Works as a member of the district’s Special Education Leadership Team and with members of school teams to assess student needs, determine appropriate interventions, set up appropriate progress monitoring plans, analyze student data and complete Functional Behavior Assessment with Behavior Intervention Plans to provide appropriate behavioral supports.
• Understands the student management system and expected student behaviors to handle staff matters related to student management concerns involving curriculum and instructional issues.

• Promotes a positive image that supports the school district’s goals and objectives.
• Systematically monitors program activities and uses evaluative findings to determine the quality of outcomes related to programs and services.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of student achievement data in interpreting, reporting, and acting on results.
• Maintains appropriate records for area of responsibility.
• Recommends or develops appropriate instructional materials and accurate assessments to aid teachers and principals in measuring growth of students and programs.

• Facilitate training and continued assistance in basic ARD compliance.
• Facilitate trainings and continued assistance for all teachers and principals regarding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), FAPE, FERPA, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)…