Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Assist the Executive Director in the development and implementation of special education programming according to federal, state, and local policies and procedures
• Manage and coordinate TEA Complaints, Mediations, and Due Process Hearings as well as OCR Complaints and other parent disputes
• Develop, implement, and review systems to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the Special Education Video Surveillance and crisis management and de-escalation program for the district
• Manage and oversee implementation of Corrective Action Plans, Resolution Agreements, and Settlement Agreements for students served with special education services
• Oversee procedures and processes regarding communication to stakeholders regarding special education services (parent newsletter, dept. website, etc.)
• Coordinate and support the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) meetings and serve as a liaison between SEPAC executive team and the District
• Assist the Executive Director, Directors, and other Assistant Directors in the implementation of federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and requirements
• Lead and coordinate the Board Certified Analyst (BCBA) positions
• Coordinate attendance at and information to Community Resources Coordination Groups (CRCG) service meetings for FBISD students

• Act as a liaison between the Special Education department and individual campuses to coordinate a plan of support related to dispute resolution and parent complaints
• Respond to designated parent concerns that have not been resolved at the campus level involving students served with special education services
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services and recommend improvements to meet the needs of the Special Education department
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to be used in program evaluation and program improvement

• Plan and provide professional development activities for Special Education personnel, district administration, and campus administration
• Supervise Special Education Leadership Team staff, to include goal setting, performance appraisal, and ongoing coaching and leadership development
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning department on inclusive instructional practices and service delivery models
• Attend Teaching and Learning meetings as necessary to facilitate collaboration between departments
• Oversee the implementation of the Special Education Department Plan and TEA Corrective Action Plans as directed
• Conduct appropriate special education file reviews and audits as directed
• Promote the District's vision of implementing inclusive services, including oversight of staff utilizing evidence- based supports to maintain students in their least restrictive environments
• Stay current on the state Accountability systems, Results Driven Accountability, and other TEA systems designed to measure student outcomes
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of cooperative and mutual respect
• Influence others to be excited and committed to furthering the Department's and District's Vision, Mission and Objectives
• Other duties as assigned

• Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
• Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
• Recommend personnel actions including transfer and discipline of assigned personnel
• Performance appraisal of assigned Program Managers and Administrative Assistants
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Assist in the absence of the Director of Special Education by assuming responsibilities of the Director

• Master's degree Education or related field
• Valid Special Education Certification EC-12 preferred or certification/licensure required for other special education service provider positions (LSSP, SLP, BCBA, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years in Special Education
• Minimum of 3 years in Special Education at the district level
• Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

• This position requires travel to various campuses, to conferences, and meetings in and out of state.