Job Details
| Region: | 20 |
| School District/Employer: | Bandera ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
| Position: | Director |
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| Job Title: | Director of Special Programs |
| School: | Bandera ISD |
| Campus Description: | Bandera ISD is classified as a 4A school district located Northwest of San Antonio, Texas.<br /> Our vision is to be a small-town district creating a world-wide impact!<br /> We are a 4-Day instructional week district with 2200 students Pre-K through 12th grade.<br /> BISD is driven by our Core Values of:<br /> - Pride<br /> - Integrity<br /> - Choices<br /> - Small Town<br /> <br /> The BISD Family is a cohesive group of committed educators, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Director to lead our Special Programs Department. |
| Date Posted: | 4/1/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | The Director of Special Programs is responsible for the direction and management of the Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, and Student Health programs. Responsibilities: - Ensure student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis, and that the findings are used to make Special Education/504/Dyslexia programs more effective - Supervise and monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD)/ Section 504 process districtwide - Supervise transition services for special education/504 students entering and exiting public school programs - Keep Legal Framework in compliance with TEA standards, Accountability and RDA - Assists with recruitment and retention of personnel, and makes sound recommendations relative to placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal of staff - Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs - Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary - Compiles and administers State and federal grant budgets based on program needs and program requirements - Oversees and manages Student Health & Nursing Program - Serve as district liaison to outside agencies and firms - Provide update reports on Special Program related issues to the Board of Directors - Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Student Services |
| Qualifications: | - Master's Degree or higher in related educational field/s - Valid Texas teaching certificate in relate field/s - Experience working at the district office level - Experience working as a cohesive member of the Superintendent's Cabinet - Excellent communication skills (verbal & writing) - Experience in the management and supervision of a Special Education Program - Experience in the management of Special Program budgets - Experience in applying local, state, and federal regulations related to students with disabilities - Strong knowledge and/or experience building and implementing plans to improve Special Education Program delivery, instruction, and oversight - Experience supervising and evaluating Special Education Staff - Knowledge and/or experience with Special Education audits - Knowledge and/or experience managing 504 Programs - Knowledge and/or experience managing Dyslexia Programs - Knowledge and/or experience managing Behavior Management Program - Knowledge of Results Driven Accountability (RDA) and how to put implementation plans in place - Strong organizational skills |
| Salary Range: | Negotiable as per the Bandera ISD Administrative Pay Schedule |
| Benefits: | Bandera ISD contributes $350.00 per month towards the employee's TRS Health Insurance |
| How To Apply: | Apply online at: https://www.banderaisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1562117&type=d&pREC_ID=1688874 Or, Contact Donald Tosh, Asst. Supt. of Human Resources, for more information. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Donald Tosh |
| Email: | dtosh@banderaisd.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 727 |
| City: | Bandera |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78003-0727 |
| Phone: | (830) 460-3890 x2004 |
| Fax: | (830) 460-3851 |