SPED Campus Coordinator (Grades: 6-8)

·         Ensure documentation and progress monitoring occurs for each student with an IEP by conducting regular reviews using the DISD campus audit process (PLAAFPs, Goals, Objectives, Compensatory Time, etc.).

·         Develop and monitor systems for distributing IEPs to pertinent teachers and ensuring timely implementation of ARD decisions related to services, accommodations, and placement.

·         Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate all Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, including notices, interpreters, required participants, and use of district-approved ARD agendas to ensure procedural fidelity and compliance with all timelines.

·         Monitor the completion and submission of ARD documentation for assigned student populations, including paperwork, audit files, eligibility folders, and required supplements (IEPs, BIPs, Transition Plans, etc.).

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding ARD processes, procedural questions, and campus-level special education concerns, coordinating communication among parents, campus staff, district personnel, and service providers.

·         Maintain neutral facilitation and apply conflict resolution strategies during ARD meetings.

·         Engage in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with the principal to review program implementation and timelines aligned with TEA requirements and the DISD campus audit process.

·         Monitor campus special education systems for consistency, accuracy, and compliance using district tools and monitoring systems, including adherence to the 8-Step MRE/LRE process.

·         Provide coaching, feedback, and side-by-side support to special education teachers on IEP implementation, instructional strategies, and progress monitoring.

·         Support collaboration between special and general education teachers to improve access to grade-level instruction and use student data to guide instructional feedback and campus improvement.

·         Support campus administrators with special education compliance, audits, and due process requirements.

·         Conduct yearly family and community meetings in collaboration with the campus Dyslexia Interventionist and participate in professional development while collaborating with district special education staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

•    Required Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
•    Preferred Master's Degree from accredited university
•    Preferred valid Teaching certification in Special Education
•    Required 3+ years of Teaching experience including Special Education.
•    Demonstrated expertise in specially designed instruction and provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to special education teachers to strengthen IEP implementation, instructional practices, and student outcomes.
•    Demonstrated expertise in specially designed instruction and inclusive practices
•    Demonstrated experience facilitating ARD/IEP meetings and ensuring compliance
•    Strong knowledge of IDEA, ARD procedures, and special education instructional practices
•    Ability to communicate effectively with parents, educators, administrators, and service providers
•    Ability to develop and implement campus Special Education programming
•    Proficiency with district data systems (e.g., EDPlan/EasyIEP, Review 360) and Google/Microsoft tools