| Location | Austin, TX |
AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: GF COORDINATOR CAMPUS SUPPORT FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: CAD 1 DUTY DAYS: 226 DATE REVISED: 07/27/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Special Education teaching, providing direct related services, or serving in a campus-based leadership role is required. A valid Texas Special Education Teaching certificate or a principal/administrator certificate is preferred. District-wide travel is required. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must have knowledge of Federal, State, and Local policies, rules, and regulations regarding Special Education and students with disabilities, including state performance plan indicators. Skilled in developing and implementing professional learning to novice and experienced educators and administrators. Skilled in the use of research-based best practices for initiating and developing Special Education programs and services, including the development of standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Skilled in diagnostic strategy planning processes that identify and target effective instructional strategies and interventions. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to guide and lead other professionals, work cooperatively with others as a team, organize and maintain records, and manage time and resources effectively and efficiently. Skilled in the acquisition of community resources for supporting campus and student instructional needs. Must be able to read, write, and effectively speak/communicate in English to receive and provide work-related information in a timely manner to parents, families, coworkers, supervisors, employees, principals, school personnel, volunteers, and, where appropriate, visitors and students. Ability to adjust to and be flexible in a multitude of situations. Must be skilled in using state and district resources and navigating special-education legal guidelines to problem-solve and work across multiple-stakeholders to create buy-in, alignment and a clear path forward when stakes are high. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position requires systematic monitoring of the instructional process to ensure program activities produce positive student outcomes and work with campus staff to ensure that the curriculum is continuous and responsive to student needs. Ensure program compliance activities are completed. Support teachers by providing collaborative learning experiences designed to develop and refine instructional practices, with a focus on enhancing the quality of instruction. This includes facilitating components of special education teaching models, such as co-teaching, and guiding the lesson cycle to address teacher decisions regarding content, teacher behavior, and learner behavior, as supported by the Department of Special Education. Ensure both the goals of the District and Special Education department are implemented with fidelity, actively monitored, and adjusted based on relevant data sources. This position collaborates closely with campus administrators and teachers, maintaining positive and professional relationships. To assess effectiveness, principals will complete quarterly surveys on the level of support provided. The expectation is that this role consistently delivers exceptional customer service and support. This position ensures the fidelity of implementation of special education services through in-person coaching, professional learning and training, compliance monitoring, and data-driven support. The coordinator partners directly with campuses to improve IEP quality, instructional delivery, and student outcomes across ECSE through high school, while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and district requirements. This is a campus-facing role requiring daily on-site presence across assigned campuses. Regular, visible engagement with campus staff is essential to ensure effective coaching, monitoring, and support. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Recommend
improvements
in
the
purpose,
design,
and
implementation
of
Special
Education
programs
that
support
the District and Department of Special Education mission.
Assist
teachers
in
identifying
and
coordinating
an
instructional
program
that
effectively
addresses
individual
student needs and instructional levels, while supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs for students with disabilities.
Support
the
improvement
of
standards-based
IEP
development
and
instructional
delivery
through
classroom
visits, observations, department meetings, and the observation/feedback process.
Provide
on-site
coaching
and
modeling
to
teachers,
administrators,
and
support
staff
to
ensure
high-quality implementation of IEPs.
Lead
campus-based
compliance
monitoring
cycles,
including
IEP
reviews
and
audits
to
ensure
adherence
to
all
state
and federal guidelines; develop and oversee corrective action plans, provide ongoing follow-up, and deliver targeted coaching and mentoring to special education teachers and administrators to strengthen compliance and implementation.
Conduct
fidelity
of
implementation
checks
and
provide
actionable
feedback
to
improve
outcomes.
Partner
with
campus
leadership
to
ensure
special
education
is
integrated
into
campus
systems,
including
PLCs
and
master scheduling.
Collaborate
with
the
campus
support
and
compliance
teams
to
ensure
that
both
District
and
Department
of
Special Education initiatives are implemented and monitored appropriately.
Provide
oversight
of
program
compliance
and
instructional
monitoring
across
campuses
to
ensure
the
effective implementation of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the proper facilitation of Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD) committees, in alignment with legal and educational standards.
Monitor
and
support
SPPI-13
transition
compliance,
through
ongoing
monthly
reviews,
including
the
development
of measurable postsecondary goals and aligned transition services; identify areas of non-compliance and lead the development, implementation, and follow-up of corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution and sustained compliance.
Analyze
campus-level
data
to
identify
trends
in
student
performance,
compliance,
and
service
delivery,
and
develop targeted support plans.
Facilitate
staffing
meetings
and
Annual
Review
and
Dismissal
(ARD)
processes,
providing
support
and
offering recommendations as needed.
Provide
professional
learning
and
required
training
to
support
Least
Restrictive
Environment
(LRE)
decision-making
and the development of high-quality IEPs; facilitate placement discussions and ARD committee decision-making as needed, ensuring all recommendations and outcomes are compliant with IDEA and aligned to individual student needs.
Provide
coordination
for
support
services
of
students
and
families,
which
include
non-education
funding
applications
and in-home parent training, and responding to parent questions and feedback related to implementation of special education services.
Work
with
other
department
stakeholders
to
support
campus
preparation
for
mediation,
complaints,
and/or
due
process hearing agreements and directives.
Participate
and
present
at
District
committees,
principal
and
staff
meetings,
seminars,
workshops,
and
conferences
to facilitate department goals and objectives for students with special needs.
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Share
district
guidance
on
standard
operating
procedures
and
special
education
program
implementation
with
all stakeholders, including families and campus staff, to ensure a supportive learning environment aligned with Special Education best practice and IDEA requirements.
Provide
coaching
to
campus
staff
members
on
navigating
special
education
legal
processes,
including
analyzing
and responding to special education data related to student individualized education programs and student performance.
Provide
guidance
on
disciplinary
actions
involving
students
with
disabilities,
including
Manifestation
Determination Review processes, ensuring compliance with IDEA.
Organize
and
facilitate
summer
programming
for
students
with
disabilities.
Respond
promptly
and
professionally
to
parent
inquiries
and
requests
for
support,
ensuring
concerns
are
addressed
with empathy, clarity, and alignment to special education procedures; collaborate with campus teams to problem-solve, provide accurate information, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
Serve
as
a
key
liaison
between
campuses
and
the
central
office
to
ensure
alignment
of
district
initiatives
and
expectations, while delivering an exceptional customer experience through intentional, professional practices that promote a culture of respect and collaboration across all Austin ISD stakeholders.
Provide
an
exceptional
customer
experience
for
all
AISD
stakeholders
with
intentional
and
professional
practices
that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; Extensive walking may occur, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 45 pounds) Environment: Standard office setting or campus setting; district-wide travel required Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: The incumbent receives supervision and reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department. Incumbent will maintain working relationships with departmental parents, families, teachers, other school and departmental staff, and agencies to share information, solve problems, and plan programs for students with disabilities. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
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