Coordinator of Special Services
Description
Coordinator of Special Services
Job Title: Coordinator of Special Services
Exemption Status: Exempt
Department: Special Education
Primary Purpose
The Coordinator of Special Services provides leadership and coordination to ensure high-quality programming, compliance with state and federal regulations, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Special Education field (diagnostician, school psychologist, speech language pathologist, transition) or related field
- Valid Texas certification/licensure in a special education related field
- Administrative or supervisory certification preferred
- Experience in special education leadership, compliance, and program coordination
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance, and special education programing.
- Experience with SHARS/Medicaid billing and PEIMS reporting
- Ability to lead teams, analyze data, and manage complex programs
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Professional Development experience
- Experience and ability to work with district departments and campuses to meet district goals.
- Ability to develop and present information to district and special education staff through web based platforms such as Google Slides, Canva, and district website.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to teachers and other staff AFTER gathering relevant information from discussion, observation, and data gathering.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency requirements, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and district policies
- Coordinate homebound, CEHI/PRS, private school, and homeschool services, including staffing and procedures and proportionate share.
- Manage SHARS (Medicaid) program implementation, training, and reporting
- Collaborate with departments, including Nursing, Nutrition, Technology, Transportation, and Accountability
- Development of and monitoring transition services and reporting.
- Provide information frequently to the Special Education Director and execute directives.
- Assist campuses in instructional programming development, maintenance, and fidelity of service delivery.
Leadership & Supervision
- Assist in development and coordination of professional development across the district
- Assist campuses in scheduling, staffing, problem solving regarding special education
- Coordinate, supervise, and support related services
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and professional development
- Serve as a resource to campus administrators and ARD committees
- Serve as community services liaison: CRCG, Day schools, TSBVI, RDSPD
- Assist in community outreach for Child Find and Parent Liaison.
Working Conditions
- Frequent district travel
- Occasional extended hours for meetings and compliance deadlines
- Some regional travel for student services outside of the district.
Other Information:
The District contributes $330 monthly toward the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.
Position Type: Full-Time
Contract/Days: 12-month/217 days
Pay Grade: 105