Dallas Independent School District is Hiring a Special Services Compliance Coordinator II (226 Days) Near Dallas, TX
Description
Manage all TEA Special Education Compliance work streams and utilize project management tools to achieve target outcomes.
Manage the department-wide implementation of the TEA Self-Assessment initiative to include addressing the required compliance/strategy areas through engagement groups, evaluative rubrics, and evidence-based analysis leading to the improvement of the special education program.
Develop and implement targeted professional learning plans to bring awareness to the Special Education Operating Procedures to central-campus based special education and school leadership personnel.
Manage the collection and review of evidence for TEA Strategic Support Plans as a result of State Performance Plan Indicator Corrective Actions, as required.
Continually evaluate systems of support through project outcomes in correlation with objectives, critical case trends, campus support responsiveness, parent engagement, and assisting campus administration with critical case resolution.
Assist with the resolution of critical cases as they relate to students receiving special education services to include parent complaints, mandated record requests, and Staffings in a positive, problem-solving manner.
Assist with the internal investigations of parent complaint investigation requests referred from the Texas Education Agency.
Coordinate and co-facilitate resolution meetings to develop focused/targeted supports for corrective action with central-campus based special education and school leadership personnel to ensure correct implementation of student's Individualized Education Program.
Assist with monitoring and tracking critical case data to ensure compliance of mandated corrective actions within the TEA Investigative Report.
Create a quarterly newsletter and distribute to internal stakeholders regarding TEA Special Education Compliance updates, and professional learning opportunities.
Conduct professional learning for department initiatives as needed or requested; develop and facilitate workshops and/or training modules for TEA Special Education Compliance, including critical case management, with related internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records, organizational skills and professional conduct to achieve the goals of the position.
Coordinate the activities of the department in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws.
Perform all duties relating to the IDEA-B formula grant at 100 percent.
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Education, Management , or related field.
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned Preferred
Experience Required 3-5 Direct in Education or related field
Minimum five years of experience in education including successful leadership/management outcomes preferred.
Strong record of self-starting and taking initiative.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong proficiency in technology skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
Participate and support the development of an effective team in the department.
Proficiency in leading, planning, organizing, and conducting effective professional development at a district level.Skills in coaching, mentoring, building teams, problem-solving, and taking initiative.
Effectively analyze problems, issues, and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions
Communication and relational skills to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
Understanding of school district organizations, operations, and administrative policies.
Must have experience or demonstrated a desire to work in an urban school district.