Job Details
| Region: | 20 |
| School District/Employer: | North East ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Coordinator, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Program Coordinator Speech- Special Education |
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| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 2/3/2025 |
| Deadline: | 2025-02-13 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | TRANSFER PERIOD CLOSED RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION Location: Richard A Middleton Education Center Work Schedule: 12 Months Work Type: Regular Full-Time Exempt: Yes Pay Grade: A4 REASONS TO JOIN NEISD Click here to view compensation information for Administrative/Instructional jobs **IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CALCULATION OF PAY: The annual pay for this position is pro-rated based on the effective date of the assignment Please click here for further explanation/example EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university Three years teaching experience in Special Education CERTIFICATION: Valid Texas Teaching Certificate by the State Board for Educator Certification or Professional Licensure in Texas (CCC-SLP, LSSP, LCSW, LPC, OT, PT) Valid Special Education Certificate by the State Board for Educator Certification or Professional Licensure in Texas (CCC-SLP, LSSP, LCSW, LPC, OT, PT) High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency. PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination of Special Education programs throughout the District to include: supporting, planning the facilitation Admission, Referral and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, supporting individualized education program (IEP) development and implementation, coordinating services and supports partial extended year services, delivering professional development, and demonstrating leadership in compliance with special education rules, policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to district and campus administrators, special education staff, teachers, students, parents and community agencies. IDEA-B FORMULA FEDERAL FUNDED POSITION The purpose of IDEA-B is to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 3-21. The regulations implementing IDEA-B define the purpose of the act as a means to do the following: • Ensure that all students with disabilities have available a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) that includes special education and related services to meet their unique needs • Ensure that the rights of students with disabilities and of their parents are protected • Assist states and localities in providing for the education of all students with disabilities • Assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate those students ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supports campuses as a resource for district and campus staff, parents, students and community members in matters related to special education procedures, policies and rules. 2. Monitors student achievement by examining multiple data sources and collaborating with peers on the use of data to support instructional decisions and IEP progress and development. 3. Reviews teacher, campus, and district student data on a regular and systematic basis and provides input in decision-making for instructional and program effectiveness in a standards-based curriculum. 4. Identifies instructional needs and focuses resources and professional development to promote high expectations for student progress. 5. Anticipates, manages and resolves conflict effectively and maintains a solution-oriented focus. 6. Participates in and conducts needs assessments to identify resources and to make recommendations for resource allocations. Provides input for the analysis and identification of resource, facility and equipment needs. 7. Works to establish school and parent partnerships to support student academic and social-emotional progress as identified in the IEP. 8. Assists campus administrators and teachers in using evidenced based practices and instructional planning and delivery. 9. Works with staff to analyze outcomes, evaluate curriculum and instruction and recommends appropriate revision in purpose, design, resources and implementation. 10. Demonstrates sensitivity and fairness in dealing with persons from diverse backgrounds. 11. Anticipates, manages and resolves conflict effectively and maintains a solution-oriented focus. 12. Maintains consistency in keeping supervisors and other staff informed on pertinent matters. 13. Assists in monitoring services and supports and their delivery to ensure that implementation is resulting in the district’s provision of a free and appropriate public education for students with IEPs. 14. Ensures that staff is provided support and training so that the ARD process and IEP implementation is carried out in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines. 15. Assists campus administrators by clearly communicating performance expectations for campus support of special education processes and procedures, including but not limited to, Child Find and the provision of a free and appropriate public education. 16. Confers with teachers to provide feedback and keeps principals informed of areas of need. 17. Assists campus administrator in developing plans for teacher and campus growth in special education services, supports and instruction. 18. Provides input for the analysis and identification of resource, facility and equipment needs. 19. Complies with District policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws. 20. Responds to requests in a timely and supportive manner. 21. Serves as a resource to district and campus staff, parents, students and community members in matters related to special education procedures, policies and rules. 22. Conducts oneself in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with generally accepted community standards; complies with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Code of Ethics. 23. Seeks, accepts, and responds to evaluative feedback. 24. Maintains confidentiality of information. 25. Reports to work on time every day. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and developing and delivering professional development • Knowledge of Special Education law and its application in the school setting • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local, state and federal special education policy, rules, regulations and best practices • Maintains a working knowledge of the District's student discipline management program • Strong organizational and technological skills • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, principals, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, other District employees, other school districts, outside organizations and the general public • Ability to use good judgment and discretion in sensitive, confidential issues and projects • Ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures and data • Ability to be a good listener • Ability to deal with multiple complex tasks simultaneously • Ability to maintain and exhibit a calm demeanor under stressful situations • Valid Texas Drivers License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to drive personal automobile in the performance of assigned tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally required to work prolonged and irregular hours. The employee is frequently required to travel District wide and occasionally travel statewide. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed. North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. |
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| Salary Range: | $73,130.98 - $89,729.99 |
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| How To Apply: | https://lmkwebextprod.neisd.net:444/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LLH |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Rosann Rodriguez |
| Email: | rrodri103@neisd.net |
| Address: | 8961 Tesoro Drive |
| City: | San Antonio |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78217-6226 |
| Phone: | (210) 407-0188 |
| Fax: | (210) 804-7017 |