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Special Education Coordinator
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Reports to:
Director of Special Education
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Department:
Special Education
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Pay Grade
PL4 @212 days
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Funding Source:
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Primary Purpose:
Assist the Director of Special Education in the management and supervision of the district’s
Special Education program by performing a variety of administrative tasks related to policy implementation, compliance with legal regulations, and maintaining educational standards
Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree or Higher
Teaching Certification with Special Education Endorsement
Administrative Certification
Diagnostician or LSSP certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Understanding of all federal, state, and local requirements associated with Special Education Ability to facilitate Special Education program with teachers, principals, diagnosticians, and other personnel
Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills Prior supervisory experience preferred
Experience:
At least 3 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher (preferably in special education)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable
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PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics
as they lead others.
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Positive Engagement
Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
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Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
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Student-centered Excellence
Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
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Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
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Joint Empowerment
Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
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Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
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Adaptive Innovation
Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
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Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement
Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure
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Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Assist Director of Special Education with setting budget based on recommendations regarding campus/ staff
- Collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate TEKS-based, scientifically researched-based interventions with district staff, and provide resources and materials to teachers and department
- Collaborate with staff to develop and manage Extended School Year (ESY)
- Support collaboration between Special Education and General Education to promote coordination for programs, and to provide the least restrictive environment, as appropriate to meet each student’s individual
- Supervises the ordering, inventory, and distribution of materials and equipment for assigned special education programs.
- Provide appropriate professional development for special education instructional and related service staff in assigned areas of responsibility.
School/ Organizational Climate
- Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information in alignment with federal and state law, and train campus and department staff yearly to ensure
- Model positive, professional
- Demonstrate high expectations of
- Demonstrate practices that promote collegiality, team work, and collaboration in decision-making among staff
- Maintain appropriate communication channels with district, department, and campus staff, while being open to suggestion for improving department
- Utilize positive, collaborative, and effective skills in conflict
School/Organization Improvement
- Oversee the maintenance of eligibility folders, referrals, and evaluation timelines to comply with state and federal
- Assist in ensuring that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives, and in providing FAPE to each student with special
Personnel Management
- Supervise and evaluate the work of special education departmental personnel (such as LSSPs, Diagnosticians, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teachers for the Visually Impaired, etc.) in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Indirectly supervise school–based special education teachers and assist school principals with evaluating them.
- Provide legal and technical assistance, advice and provide problem analysis and solution assistance to administrators, teachers, and evaluation personnel in an effort to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and to meet students’ individual
- Chairs eligibility and IEP meetings as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
- Collaborate in developing, compiling, and updating annually department handbooks and operating
School/ Community Relations
- Work with parents in a fair and impartial manner, always with the understanding that the parent is interested in what is best for the
- Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding assigned special education instructional programs.
- Represents and interprets Special Programs to professional staff, parents, and the general
- Promotes communication and program development in Special Education to provide a continuum of services for the students with
- Provide training to district staff on Federal and State law and district policies and
- Facilitate parent training options and opportunities on topics related to their children and their needs.
Miscellaneous
- Represent the district in the out-of-district placements and non-public
- Participate in due process proceedings as
Professional Growth and Development
- Take initiative to develop personal and professional skills
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices
- Attends, coordinates community/professional, meetings, conferences as assigned
- Seeks, accepts and responds to evaluate feedback
- Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators
- Accept administrative decisions and work enthusiastically toward achieving district/ department goals
It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical
disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other
classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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