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
Possess three or more years of exemplary teaching experience in special education with the most recent evaluation indicating performance exceeds expectation
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Certifications/Licensure Equipment Other Items Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities Demonstrate knowledge of special education federal, state, and local guidelines Possess appropriate computer knowledge and skills Possess the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the school Possess the ability to perceive organizational implications of recommendations and decisions Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department Possess the ability to acquire information regarding different subjects, analyze, select, and present information in an acceptable form Possess the ability to travel to schools throughout the district Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive (possess a valid Texas driver’s license and applicable insurance) and or be mobile
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
BUDGET AUTHORITY
PROBLEM SOLVING
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree
- Texas teacher certification in Special Education
- Three or more years of exemplary special education teaching experience
- Most recent teaching evaluation indicating performance exceeds expectations
- Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local special education guidelines
- Computer knowledge and skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to acquire, analyze, select, and present information appropriately
- Ability to travel to schools throughout the district
- Valid Texas driver's license and applicable insurance
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and perform required mobility activities
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.
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