Job Description
Under the leadership of the principal, and with support from the Office of Special Education Services, the Department Chairperson will perform duties/functions that ensure special education services are provided for students with disabilities in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
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- Provides feedback to teachers regarding effective instruction and utilization of a variety of
- instructional/behavioral techniques and educational media
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff members
- Acts as liaison between administrators, campus departments, and staff to facilitate effective implementation
- of instructional and behavioral services for students with disabilities
- Attends Special Education Department Chair meetings
- Conducts regularly scheduled department meetings for special education staff on operating
- procedures/strategies for special education services
- Collaborates with campus administration to ensure teacher/staff compliance with documentation of services and district curriculum/initiatives
- Utilizes results-based accountability and data-driven decision making processes to assure that students with disabilities are making progress and graduating at a comparable rate as their non-disabled peers
- Follows procedures identified by the Office of Special Education Services to increase district performance levels on State Performance Plan (SPP) and Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) indicators
- Provides leadership for collecting and reviewing campus transition data for submission to TEA (secondary)
- Coordinates with campus administration to compile information related to litigation for TEA or OSEP
- complaints
- Assists with the acquisition, distribution, and tracking of special education instructional materials/resources
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred. Must have Texas Teacher certification in Special Education.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3+ years
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office Texas state teacher certification aligned with teaching assignment
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree
- Texas teacher certification in Special Education
- 3+ years of work experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Texas state teacher certification aligned with teaching assignment
What We Do
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is a public school district serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12 in Houston, Texas. As the largest public school system in Texas, it provides comprehensive K–12 education and works to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Its mission emphasizes high-quality, student-centered education, critical thinking, leadership, community participation, and equitable opportunities for success.
