Director of Specialized Programs
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX 77064
$90,915 a year
Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
- Three years of successful campus and/or district administrative experience;
- Extensive knowledge in the principles of public-school administration, administrative methods and techniques, and current trends in special education;
- Ability to supervise the work of others;
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of an inter-departmental team;
- Special Education Certificate;
- Principal (or equivalent) Certificate
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 250 days
SALARY/ PAYGRADE:.
$90,915 IA-6
Salary Range as set by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services regarding assigned functions; assist in formulating and developing policies/procedures/guidelines.
- Communicate and consult with parents and parent groups regarding services for students.
- Monitor campus/district compliance measures to provide technical assistance and training and participate in developing improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain an effective communication system with and among all personnel.
- Oversee the coordination of and assist in budget preparation and projections for assigned areas.
- Supervise and evaluate staff as assigned.
- Assist with programming in all specialized programs across Cy Fair ISD.
- Work across departments to ensure curriculum is coordinated and appropriate for students within specialized programs.
- Oversee Deaf Education programming, including the RDSPD.
- Manage external and internal funding opportunities to support district initiatives and student needs.
- Oversee the facilitation, preparation, and presentation of staff development.
- Oversee and report on all TEA monitoring efforts.
- Oversee all SPP indicators.
- Attend administrative team meetings for special education.
- Attend staffings and ARDs as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of developments in special education and conduct training to keep district staff knowledgeable about changes, best practices, and new developments regarding compliance and procedural safeguards.
- Create and present training programs on implementing local, state, and federal guidelines in special education.
- Assist with campus and department staffing needs.
- Perform all other specified duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Personal computer, printer, copier, calculator, phone system, projector, DVD, recording devices
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Ability to multi-task many projects at one time
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
- Occasional prolonged and irregular hours,
- Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and pushing
- Sitting for long periods
- Lifting: moderate lifting and carrying (15-45 lbs. weekly)
- Moving small stacks of textbooks, audit folders, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment
Environmental Factors
- Frequent in district travel and some out of district travel
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Until filled
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Human Resources 281-897-4040
All applications will be reviewed
Not all applicants will be interviewed
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
INQUIRIES:
Chief Academic Officer/Associate Superintendent
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