Executive Director of Special Education

Alvin Independent School District-Job Description Job Title: Executive Director of Special Education Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Chief Academic Officer Pay Grade: AP PG10/225 days Dept./Location : Special Education Department/Clemens Street Complex (Admin Annex) Date Revised: September 2026 Primary Purpose: Provides leadership and manages the District's special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special education students and individualized education plans are current to meet the needs of all students. Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Doctoral degree preferred Master's degree in educational administration or related field Texas Principal Certificate preferred Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in T-TESS upon hire Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness for special education students Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process Knowledge of federal and state special education law Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Three years of central office special education leadership experience Three years as an administrator in the ARD committee meeting Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Program Management

1. Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

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2. Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
3. Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis. Scheduled meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately.
4. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. Make changes when warranted.
5. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
6. Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
7. Monitoring Video /Audio when an incident report form has been submitted after suspecting allegation in the Special Education classroom per local policy EHBAF. District Leadership
8. Function as an effective team member within the Academics Department and with campus administrators.
9. Promote a positive district climate through effective team building, group dynamics, and change strategies.
10. Participate in development of the district improvement plan.
11. Monitor and support campus programs as identified as areas of need based on data.
12. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills effectively.
13. Provide clear and accurate information related to program and district responsibilities.
14. Participate in external organizations and/or programs as related to job assignment.
15. Use decision making processes in normal situations as well as difficult circumstances.
16. Model ethical standards for staff, colleagues, and community.
17. Maintain high productivity and effectiveness through consistent attendance on the job.

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11. Exhibit knowledge of job role in performance of administrative duties.
12. Stay abreast of educational issues and trends by reading and attending conferences and workshops.
13. Network with professionals in other districts, universities, agencies, businesses, and organizations as related to assigned role.
14. Implement policies/regulations established by federal and state laws, state board of education rules, and local policy in assigned department.
15. Assume responsibility for timely compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required. Personnel Management
16. Directly supervise assigned department staff.
17. Prepare, review and revise job descriptions as needed for positions assigned.
18. Participate in recruitment, selection, and orientation of district employees as assigned.
19. Make sound recommendations relative to personnel transfers/re-assignments, retention, and dismissal. Fiscal Management
20. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
21. Manage and adjust budgets for assigned departments. Responsibilities of Position
22. Assist in monitoring and training for special education compliance.
23. Maintain knowledge in programming for special education students.
24. Attend and participate in professional learning for district programs.
25. Consult effectively with campus administrators, parents and other staff members.
26. Organize and monitor staff and parent communication.
27. Schedule training and activities related to special education.

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28. Collaborate with campus and district administrators for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services in accordance with programmatic and regulatory requirements.
29. Oversee IEP implementation and provide support to campus staff as needed
30. Provide projections to HR and provide student staffing ratio recommendations
31. Provide oversight for the appropriate use of campus special education staff.
32. The employee is expected to adhere to district employee/department/campus handbooks, board policies, AISD procedures, the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics and all applicable laws.
33. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise assigned department staff Equipment Used: Personal computer, scanner, copier, and audio-visual equipment Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress. Readily adapt to a variety of circumstances. Frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting (45 lbs. or more). Biological exposure to bacterial and communicable diseases The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above _ Printed Name __ Signature _ Date