Executive Director of Special Education- St Gerard Education & Athletic Center

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: ex: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5pm / 40 hours per week

Reports to: Associate Superintendent of Academics

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location. 

Summary

The Executive Director of Special Education provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of special education services across Catholic K–12 schools. Rooted in the mission of Catholic education, the Executive Director ensures that students with disabilities are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, in full alignment with Church teachings. This position is responsible for strategic planning, program development, compliance, staff support, and family engagement to promote inclusive practices throughout the school system.

Essential Job Functions

Facilitates and provides oversight in the development of high-quality special education programs that reflect Catholic values and meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Ensure compliance with state special education regulations while upholding the moral and ethical standards of the Catholic Church.
• Collaborate with principals, pastors, teachers, and other leaders to support the integration of students with disabilities into all aspects of school life, including liturgical and extracurricular activities.
• Monitor achievement of students with disabilities served throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the Building Strong Foundations Program including the Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and accommodation plans in place of IEPs when appropriate to include a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework.
• Develop and provide professional development for teachers, administrators, and staff on differentiated instruction, inclusive practices to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and special education issues.

Other Job Functions

• Work with administrators and teachers to establish effective programs and other support services for students.
• Support special education staff, including coordinators, dyslexia teachers, therapists, interventionists and instructional aides.
• Monitor and secure allocated resources including researching grants for special education funding in Catholic Schools.
• Serve as a liaison between Catholic schools and public agencies to advocate for equitable access to services and resources.
• Assist in partnering with families to foster trust, collaboration, and faith-centered support in the education of students with disabilities.
• Collect and analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Promote the dignity of every student, ensuring that all special education practices are rooted in the principles of Catholic social teaching.
• Serve as Interim Principal when needed. 
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. 
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to      include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Skill in critical thinking and planning  
• Must be able to build and maintain professional working relationships with all levels
• Knowledge of current standards in special education and K-12th
• Proven ability to be an effective leadership coach
• Strong skills in data analysis
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of students
• Must have good written and verbal skills
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard work conditions

Qualifications

• Education
  • Master's degree in special education, educational leadership or education.
• Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Principal.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ as a special education classroom teacher.
  • Experience in special education leadership and coaching.
  • Catholic school experience preferred.
• License and Credentials
  • Special Education Teacher Certification required
  • Principal Certification required
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver license
  • Valid vehicle insurance

Travel Requirements:

• 50% local and 0% overnight

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.