School of Science and Technology
SPED Coordinator (South Houston Region 25-26 SY Pool)
School of Science and Technology, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
SPED Coordinator (South Houston Region 25-26 SY Pool)
Location: South Houston Region 25-26 SY Pool Job roles: Coordinate Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements and ensure the provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs. Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred). Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred).
Knowledge And Skills
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools. Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and achieve results through collaboration. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with flexibility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy. Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
Key Responsibilities
Trains teachers of a special population, general education teachers, and other staff while ensuring confidentiality of students in accordance with state and federal laws. Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned. Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction. Assists in planning and implementing staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education. Monitors SPED/504 students academic progress and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and scheduling to meet educational goals. Compiles, maintains, submits, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state, and federal laws. Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized, and conducive to learning with accessibility for all students. Establishes and maintains communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress. Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents. Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 students instructional needs are met and advocates for equitable educational opportunities. Keeps students informed of instructional expectations and their progress in meeting those expectations. Supports general education and special education teachers and administrators in implementing appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time. Ensures implementation of the instructional program with knowledge of learning styles and modalities, and disseminates modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to related teachers and personnel. Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development of new programs and services. Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/504 Committee. Participates in placement decisions based on educational data and assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students. Establishes new objectives based on evaluation findings to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee. Assesses the relation between student performance and handicapping conditions. Performs related work as required.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Light work; may require occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities may be required occasionally. Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. Moderate travel is required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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Location: South Houston Region 25-26 SY Pool Job roles: Coordinate Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements and ensure the provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs. Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred). Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred).
Knowledge And Skills
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools. Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and achieve results through collaboration. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with flexibility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy. Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
Key Responsibilities
Trains teachers of a special population, general education teachers, and other staff while ensuring confidentiality of students in accordance with state and federal laws. Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned. Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction. Assists in planning and implementing staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education. Monitors SPED/504 students academic progress and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and scheduling to meet educational goals. Compiles, maintains, submits, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state, and federal laws. Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized, and conducive to learning with accessibility for all students. Establishes and maintains communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress. Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents. Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 students instructional needs are met and advocates for equitable educational opportunities. Keeps students informed of instructional expectations and their progress in meeting those expectations. Supports general education and special education teachers and administrators in implementing appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time. Ensures implementation of the instructional program with knowledge of learning styles and modalities, and disseminates modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to related teachers and personnel. Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development of new programs and services. Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/504 Committee. Participates in placement decisions based on educational data and assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students. Establishes new objectives based on evaluation findings to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee. Assesses the relation between student performance and handicapping conditions. Performs related work as required.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Light work; may require occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities may be required occasionally. Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. Moderate travel is required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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