Special Education Coordinator

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You must log in to apply for jobs. UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 06/02/2026 CLOSE DATE: VACANCY NUMBER: 00001881 LOCATION: POSITION: Special Education Coordinator JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special education laws and programs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Coordinate district special education programs to ensure special education services and provide individualized programs for students with disabilities. Coordinate other non-special education programs and services assigned to the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the department on behalf of the director as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and the findings are used to make the special education programs more effective.
• Serve as resource person for admission, review and dismissal committees as needed.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine special education program effectiveness.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best outcomes in the area of special populations.
• Coordinate and provide training and support for personnel, which may include teachers and instructional aides.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of special education.
• Coordinate services from contracted agencies.
• Recommend budget and cost estimates for appropriate programs and compile budget data as needed to apply for and secure grant monies.
• Compile, maintain and file all district, state and federal reports, records and other documents required
• Communicate with staff, parents and community on the district's mission and special population's policies and programs.
• Contribute to the recommendation of sound policies directed toward program improvement.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students and teachers concerning vital issues.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community and parent needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
• Serve as administrative liaison to coordinate district Homebound services and special transport services including ESY.
• Make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal.
• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Three years' special education teaching experience

OTHER INFORMATION: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW:The Alamo Heights Independent School District complies with the guidelines of the Equal Opportunity Commission. Alamo Heights ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, handicap, health, or religion in the educational programs and activities, (including admission and employment) that it operates with intent to comply with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

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