Description
• Direct and oversee Individual Evaluation and Child Find staff, ensuring effective daily operations and resolution of program-related issues.
• Plan, implement, and monitor the district's special education evaluation program to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze data related to evaluations, PEIMS reporting, Child Find, and ARD processes to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous program improvement.
• Develop, implement, and oversee training programs that support special education compliance, evaluation best practices, and staff professional growth.
• Evaluate and improve special education evaluation processes, procedures, and systems to enhance program effectiveness and alignment with district goals.
• Provide leadership and support to campuses in resolving complex evaluation cases, parent concerns, and compliance-related issues.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, assign, and evaluate Individual Evaluation and Child Find personnel.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the department budget, including oversight of IDEA Part B proportionate share funding for eligible private and home school students.
• Coordinate and oversee Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) requests, including contract development, evaluator management, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Information Technology to develop, maintain, and improve special education forms, processes, and student management systems that support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with Region 10, community agencies, private schools, and other stakeholders to support Child Find, Early Intervention, and special education services.
• Collect, analyze, and report program performance data to district leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and updates to the Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, and other district leadership.
• Maintain professional expertise by staying current on special education laws, regulations, evidence-based practices, ethics, and emerging trends.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability while performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
• Required Master's Degree from an accredited
• Preferred Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned
• Preferred Evaluator credentials, Supervisor and/or Mid-Management Administration Certification preferred
• Preferred Certification as Educational Diagnostician or LSSP
• Required 5+ years of experiance in Education or related field
• Preferred10+ years of experiance directly related evaluation experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the student referral, evaluation identification process, diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theorie
• Experience working with children and youth in a special education setting; experience in an urban school setting and/or in a multicultural education environment preferred
• Comprehensive and proficiency in theories and principles of learning and evaluation; knowledge of special education principles, theories, and federal/state law
• Demonstrate ability to resolve logistical and operational problems related to special education service delivery
• Demonstrate knowledge of special education program
• Effective oral and written communication skill
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and collaborative work style
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others and the ability to utilize performance accountability measure
• Ability to manage budget
• Experience and knowledge of instructional materials and delivery and classroom management
• Knowledge of special education information systems and efficient work process