Program Manager - Special Education Instructional Improvement - Elementary

Program Manager - Special Education Instructional Improvement - ES Job Description

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Job Title: Program Manager - Special Education FLSA: Exempt Instructional Improvement - ES

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 7

Dept./School: Special Education Department Calendar Days: 226 Special Education Building

Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 11.13.2024 Coordinate and monitor instructional improvement for the district's special education program. Ensure that instructional services warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of students who access special education services. Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Administrator's certificate from an accredited college or university OR eighteen (18) hours coursework in the specialty area and a combination of fifteen (15) course hours in curriculum, supervision, research, tests and measures, statistics, special populations, school finance, leadership/The Principalship, school law, and school finance
• General qualifications of a teacher of special education or assessment personnel as prescribed by the State Board of Educational Certification or Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state special education law
• Understanding of the individual needs of students who access special education services
• Ability to communicate with elementary students who access special education services and their parents
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years leadership experience such as but not limited to a special education assessment personnel, special education counselors, board certified behavior analyst, special instruction instructional coach, social worker, special education coordinator in the area of special education, special education assessment personnel, or campus level administrator

Qualifications Primary Purpose Program Manager - Special Education Instructional Improvement - ES Job Description

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Instructional and Program Management

1. Work with school administrators, support staff and teachers to establish effective special education programs and other support programs
2. Assist in improving the instructional program through classroom observation, visitation, and Curriculum Based Professional Learning
3. Provide support and guidance to special education instructional staff (i.e. Special Education Instructional Coaches, Middle School Structured Learning Classroom Instructional coaches, Bilingual Itinerant Inclusion Teachers.)
4. Evaluate and recommend improvements in the implementation of the special education instructional program, as well as related services
5. Promote the integration of programs for identified students receiving special education services in the least restrictive environment
6. Coordinate procedures of appraisal, placement, transfer, and dismissal of students in the special education program
7. Assist in the disaggregation of assessment data for use in placement/and/or programming decisions relating to special education Student Management
8. Demonstrate support and provide guidance as it relates to the district's student management policies and expected student behavior for students receiving special education services
9. Communicate with parents, students, and school staff about the guidelines for disciplining students receiving special education services and help ensure that the guidelines are followed
10. Attend ARDs, staffing and conferences to help resolve parent or student issues Policy, Reports, and Law
11. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education
12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required Budget and Inventory
13. Administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely
14. Make recommendations concerning the purchase and use of instructional materials Personnel Management
15. Assist in identifying and/or encouraging participation in available staff development training options
16. Plan and implement the professional development program for special education
17. Plan and assist in the implementation of appropriate district-wide professional development Qualifications Program Manager - Special Education Instructional Improvement - ES Job Description

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18. Monitor the progress of special education instructional coaches, offering instructional support
19. Provide guidance, support, and orientation for special education staff
20. Recommend job descriptions of special education instructional staff (Special Education Instructional Coaches, Structured Learning Classroom Instructional Coaches, etc.) Communication and Community Relations
21. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
22. Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues
23. Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education within the district and to the community Professional Growth and Development
24. Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of leadership skills, and the compliance requirements, curriculum and instructional programs, and implementation strategies of a special education program Other
25. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education and the Superintendent of Schools Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and dismissal of Elementary Special Education Instructional Coaches and Elementary SLC Instructional Coach

The Program Manager's evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Executive Director of Special Education. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 30 pounds)

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Evaluation

Supervisory Responsibilities Work Environment