Coordinator of Special Education – Galveston Brazoria Cooperative for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (GBCDHH)

Primary Purpose

Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Department of GBCDHH, including curriculum and staff development for all levels. Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process.  Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Deaf education certification or comparable experience serving a deaf education program, (preferred)

Texas mid-management/principal or other appropriate Texas certification

T-TESS certification (preferred)

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Three years supporting special education instructional staff

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of special education and Americans with Disability Act laws, rules, and regulation to maintain district-wide compliance

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teacher effectiveness as it pertains to teaching students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ability to manage personnel and coordinate district functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, team-building and interpersonal skills

Ability to think critically and systematically problem solve

Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task with minimal supervision

Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner

Experience

Three years as a teacher of the Deaf/Special Education, (preferred)

Previous campus, district-wide or instructional leadership experience, (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs (including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques) with teachers, staff, counselors, diagnosticians, and principals of the site campuses for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12.
2. Supervise ESY Deaf and Hard of Hearing education summer program.
3. Provide consistent support to GBCDHH teachers at all levels.
4. Work collaboratively with support staff and director of GBCHDHH to carry out vision and goals of GBCDHH.
5. Coordinate with campus testing coordinator regarding deaf education student needs and eligibility.
6. Provide effective staff development activities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teachers and others.
7. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
8. Provide for two-way communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
9. Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
10. Coordinate campus personnel staffing for students on GBCDHH campuses.
11. Coordinate and facilitate ARD meetings on GBCDHH campuses and meet with assessment personnel to maintain compliant special Education eligibility for GBCDHH site students.
12. Maintain special education (GBCDHH) student folders, PEIMS information, and required data for indicator 7.
13. Manage the referral process from member districts and ECI agencies.
14. Adhere to federal, state, and local special education requirements.
15. Provide training, on special education software, IEP development, PLAAFP, standards-based goals and objectives, statewide assessment, instruction, and behavior strategies.
16. Collaborate with site campuses master scheduler to ensure students’ needs are met per ARD committee decisions.
17. Demonstrate the due diligence and effective decision making to keep students emotionally and physically safe.
18. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
19. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
20. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
21. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
22. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
23. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
24. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
25. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
26. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
27. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
28. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
29. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
30. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
31. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions       

Mental Demands

Effective communication; ability to maintain emotional and professional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions; ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Varied working environment; frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying; performing restraint techniques with students when necessary; prolonged computer use and repetitive hand motions

Term: 230 days

Salary : $73,758