Special education director [h1.location_city]

NEW POSTING AS OF 11-1-2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements special education and generaleducation endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of assigned curriculum; knowledge of instructional methods

Ability to instruction students and manage their behavior

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Lesson planning and presentation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Classroom management skills

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Technology skills as related to classroom presentation and record keeping

Work Conditions

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture : Frequent standing and walking; bending / stooping and reaching fully above head, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching

Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; attend after school and night time activities occasionally; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to respond to needs in a timely manner in a high stress environment

Regular Attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience :

University / college required student teaching or approved internship

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Instructional Management

• Develop and implement lesson plans for in person and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Cooperatively meet and plan with other members of the staff to implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and / or volunteer(s).
• Employ the use of technology in the teaching / learning process.

Student Growth and Development

Classroom Management and Organization

Communication

Professional Growth and Development

Other

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervises assigned instructional assistants and volunteers.