Coordinator of Special Education - Evaluation (26-27)

JOB TITLE: Evaluation Special Education Coordinator (0301)

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Special Education

PAY GRADE: A35

DUTY DAYS: 226

DATE REVISED: 05/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise, monitor, and direct the development and implementation of appropriate individualized instructional programs for students with disabilities and evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate preferred

Three years teaching experience preferred

Three years successful evaluation experience

Knowledge of research, trends, and best practices in special education

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and policies applicable to special education

Ability to supervise and evaluate the special education program, evaluations, staff, and facilities

Ability to maintain a positive relationship with school personnel, parents, and community

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to develop and deliver training to adults and parents

Ability to interpret data

Familiarity with writing IEPS, BIPS and the ARD process

Technology experience

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provide leadership and special education expertise to administrators and other district personnel in planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective special education programs throughout the district.

Coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff development for special education procedures.

Provide staff development to teachers and administrators on special education updates.

Facilitate and monitor SHARS access, billing and training

Coordinate implementation of high quality programs based on scientifically based instruction integrated into a coherent instructional design.

Facilitating peer study groups.

Coordinating and conducting team meetings, workshops, and PLCs.

Providing sustained mentoring and coaching to evaluation staff.

Procuring needed evaluation materials for evaluation staff.

Monitoring student progress and assisting in determining scientifically research based interventions for students needing interventions.

Coordinate in collection, interpretation, and reporting of data.

Coordinate and facilitate training with consultants and other coordinators.

Assess students and maintain records as necessary.

Support grant writing as needed.

Coordinate communication opportunities between evaluation staff, parents, and students regarding progress.

Attend training and workshops as necessary.

Identify training needs in special education.

Stay abreast of current research and legal changes.

Communicate with the community and parent training needs.

Coordinate efforts to improve performance on state compliance components..

Assist in the overall evaluation of the effectiveness of the special education program.

Provide instruction and support in classrooms throughout the district when needed

Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

Coordinate with administrators to facilitate use of staff and scheduling.

Attend ARDs as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer, typewriter, printer, copier, calculator, and fax machine.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent district travel and occasional statewide travel.

INTENT & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.