Primary Purpose:

The Director will direct the district’s special education program to ensure provision of needed services for special needs students. Oversee staff to provide individualized education plans to meet the needs of all students. Ensure compliance of all state, federal, and local requirements.  Develop staffing plans to meet the needs of all students with special needs.  Create annual budget and continuously monitor for federal and state compliance.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited university with a major in assigned subject or closely related field

Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification 

Valid Texas Teacher certification in Special Education  

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (or obtain within 90 days)

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by employee. 

 

Knowledge/Skills:

In-depth knowledge of federal and state special education law 

Analytical skills to demonstrate sound judgment with regard to budget, law, staffing student data, and student needs

Understanding of and experience working with a variety of students with special needs

Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret many types of data (special education assessments, staffing patterns, scores, etc.)

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate district function

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience in Special Education 

Three (3) years’ of administrative experience with strong emphasis in education administration 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

 

Professionalism 

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

Instructional Management

The director promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following: 

Organization Improvement

The director promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following: 

Communication and Community Relations

The director promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

Organization Management

The director manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

Professional Growth and Development

The director provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

Qualities of an Effective Director 

The director exhibits the following qualities: 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Equipment:

Personal computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, and telephone. 

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.