Network Flex Special Education Coordinator
Position Type: Central Management Office (CMO) Location: Central Management Office Dallas, 75247 Date Posted: 2/18/2026
Mission Statement: Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose: The Network Flex Special Education Coordinator provides flexible, network-level, targeted support to identified campuses experiencing high caseloads, vacancies, rapid enrollment growth, or compliance risk. This role functions as an ARD facilitator and compliance support partner across multiple campuses to ensure timely ARD processes, continuity of services, and compliance with IDEA and state requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:
ARD Facilitation & Case Management Support Provide short-term Special Education coordination and ARD facilitation support across assigned campuses as directed by the Senior Director of Special Populations, Director of Special Education Compliance, or Regional Manager of Special Education. Serve as the ARD facilitator for assigned campuses, ensuring meetings are procedurally compliant, well-documented, and focused on student needs and access to instruction. Facilitate ARD meetings during periods of coordinator vacancies, elevated caseloads, compliance backlogs, or campus transitions to ensure continuity of services. Support campuses in preparing for initial ARDs, annual reviews, amendments, manifestation determination reviews (MDRs), and re-evaluations.
Compliance & Timelines Ensure evaluations, eligibility determinations, ARDs, re-evaluations, and related documentation adhere to all federal, state, and district timelines and procedural requirements. Monitor compliance indicators (e.g., SPP 7, SPP 11, SPP 13) for assigned campuses during periods of support and escalate risks or concerns to network leadership. Support corrective actions related to missed timelines, incomplete documentation, or compliance findings, including follow-up ARDs when necessary.
Documentation & Data Accuracy Collaborate with regional managers, campus coordinators, and case managers to prepare ARD documentation, notices, Prior Written Notices (PWNs), and related records. Ensure accurate, timely documentation within Frontline eSped and other related systems. Monitor PEIMS data accuracy related to special education settings, services, instructional arrangements, and eligibility to ensure alignment between ARD decisions and reported data. Complete required data reports, trackers, and documentation to support network-level monitoring and decision-making.
IEP Implementation & Service Delivery Monitor IEP implementation and service delivery during periods of flex support to ensure students continue to receive services as written. Collaborate with campus leadership and service providers to address gaps in service delivery and mitigate instructional or compliance risk. Support campuses in planning for staffing coverage, scheduling, and service delivery continuity when vacancies or staffing changes occur.
Coaching & Technical Assistance Provide technical assistance, guidance, and coaching to case managers, and relevant staff related to ARD facilitation, compliance expectations, and best practices. Model effective ARD facilitation practices, parent communication, and documentation standards. Support onboarding and transition of new campus coordinators following periods of flex coverage.
Parent & Stakeholder Communication Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians regarding the special education process, procedural safeguards, and ARD outcomes. Support campuses in responding to parent questions or concerns related to compliance, timelines, or service delivery during periods of flex support. Maintain confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with IDEA, FERPA, and district policies.
Collaboration & Professional Development Collaborate with network departments (e.g., Special Education Compliance, Inclusive Instruction, State Reporting, Operations) to support network compliance initiatives and coordinated problem-solving. Participate in required staff development, compliance-related trainings, and network meetings. Stay current on changes in special education law, TEA guidance, and district procedures.
Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned to support network-wide special education compliance, continuity, and service quality.
Day to Day Activities include: ARD facilitation across multiple campuses Short-term caseload and compliance support Collaboration with campus and network leadership
The Network Flex Special Education Coordinator will report to the Director of Special Education Compliance.
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s) Bachelor's Degree required Valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certificate Strong knowledge of IDEA and Texas special education requirements Experience facilitating ARD meetings preferred Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Required Skills/Abilities:
Communication Skills: Employees must have the ability to manage meeting facilitation and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding IEP services and supports. Technology: Employee must utilize the electronic system for creating IEPs.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Employees may occasionally support toileting and diapering students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Occasional travel within the DFW area. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Starting Salary: $70,000
Application Procedure: Apply online. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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