Job Details
| Region: | 18 |
| School District/Employer: | Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Specialist, |
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| Job Title: | Compliance Specialist - SpEd |
| School: | Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD - Pecos, TX |
| Campus Description: | About Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD is a thriving school district serving nearly 3,000 students with a dedicated team of just under 600 employees. Located in Pecos, Texas, in the heart of the Trans-Pecos Chihuahuan Desert, our district is proud to serve a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots and strong family values. In recent years, PBTISD has undergone significant transformation, investing in the restoration and modernization of district facilities and implementing progressive curriculum enhancements to better serve our students and prepare them for future success. About Our Community Pecos is a welcoming rural community known for its rich Western heritage, wide-open spaces, and tight-knit atmosphere. Our location in West Texas offers a unique blend of small-town living with access to natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living, a slower pace of life, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community where educators are valued and relationships matter. |
| Date Posted: | 10/6/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 2 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | ● Monitor compliance and accuracy of special education documentation and procedures aligned with TEA State and Federal regulations. ● Provide campus support on assigned level (secondary or elementary), serving as a contact between the campuses and the special education department. ● Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completion of required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of individualized education plans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff. Program Management 1. Schedules or assists in scheduling ARD meetings and assists with establishing an agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, and establishing a set of guidelines for the meeting. 2. Facilitate ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate and collaborate effectively. Ensure each committee member has an opportunity to participate, resolve disagreements that arise, and keep the committee on task. 3. Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect to functions of the ARD committee meetings. 4. Implement and maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress. 5. Support student achievement ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to the IEP of individual students. Including coaching special education and general education teachers on inclusion and monitoring implementation of inclusion schedules as well as monitoring Life Skills classrooms. 6. Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offer and implement changes when warranted. 7. Collaborate with teachers to address student achievement deficiencies focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs. 8. Assist in the referral process for special education evaluation including attendance at RtI/MTSS meetings in which referral is being considered. 9. Assist in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and IEP. Instructional Support 10. Support the district’s student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the special education program. Assist in scheduling and conducting Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) as needed. 11. Use coaching skills to support staff, build capacity, and provide technical assistance. 12. Provide orientation to new staff on procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process. 13. Provide professional development on a range of special education topics. Communication and Community Relations 14. Establish and maintain a positive relationship with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities. 15. Serve as parent liaison in matters pertaining to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs. 16. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education and solicit support in realizing the mission. Policy, Reports, and Law 17. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. 18. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education. Make recommendations to improve program effectiveness. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education Master’s Degree preferred Special Knowledge/Skills Specialized knowledge and skill in the identification, testing, teaching and progress monitoring of students Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff Ability to implement policies and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to collaboration, teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with students, parents, administrators and teachers at all grade levels Experience: 5 years of successful teaching experience preferred |
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| Benefits: | District annual contribution of $7,800.00 ($650.00 per month) toward health and/or other insurance Free $50,000 Life Insurance/AD&D Long-Term Disability and Employee Assistance Program Up to 15% Annuity Match - 403(b) or 457(b) District Child Care - six weeks to three-year-olds Grow Your Own Program - PBTISD will fund your educational advancement! 4-Day Work Week - PBTISD operates with a 4-Day Week for most positions, with a Staff Development or Work Day once a month! |
| How To Apply: | https://www.applitrack.com/pbtisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional+or+Administration |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Dimitri Daniel Garcia |
| Email: | dgarcia@pbtisd.esc18.net |
| Address: | 1302 S. Park Street P.O. Box 869 |
| City: | Pecos |
| State: | Texas |
| Zip: | 79772 |
| Phone: | (979) 676-1470 |
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