132800 SD & ISS (SPED Cert)
Job Title:
SD & ISS (SPED Cert)
Wage/Hour Status:
Daily/ Exempt
Reports to:
Assistant Superintendent
Pay Grade:
D6
Dept/School:
15, 2015
Special Education and Special Services
Date Revised:
January
Primary Purpose
Assist the Assistant Superintendent to ensure District-wide compliance in Special Education.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s Degree with Special Education Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills
 Knowledge of educational administration and leadership
 Thorough understanding of school operations and policies
 Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
 Ability to coordinate campus compliance issues
 Thorough understanding of Local, State and Federal Rules and Regulations governing special
education including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans With
Disabilities Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
 Ability to access and interpret the Legal Framework for the Child Centered Process, Public
Education Information Management System (PEIMS), and the Student Attendance
Accounting Handbook
 Knowledge of evaluation instruments; interpretation and implications for students
Experience
Three years experience in an educational setting
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional and Program Management
1. Assists campus administrators and personnel to understand the provision of a free, appropriate public
education (FAPE) for students with special needs.
2. Maintains records and tracks expenditures for District-wide requests by parents for Independent
Educational Evaluations.
3. Attends ARDC meetings for critical cases as determined by the Executive Director Compliance Special
Ed.
4. Provides academic and instructional program support to teachers relevant to student Individual
Education Plans (IEPs).
5. Provides leadership to teachers on curriculum, instructional techniques, strategies, and training relevant
to student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
6. Maintains current with trends in special education and research based programs to support student
IEPs.
7. Works with District personnel in goal setting and planning.
8. Plans and presents staff development relevant to Special Education compliance issues, documentation
of progress, special education modifications and accommodations, supplementary aids and services,
and differentiated instruction.
9. Visits campuses to provide compliance information to administrators and campus personnel.
132800 SD & ISS (SPED Cert)
10. Maintains knowledge of District and community resources to support effective educational programs
and assist campuses with student IEPs and the delivery of FAPE.
11. Maintains knowledge of the Procedural Safeguards.
12. Reviews, analyzes, and provides feedback regarding student evaluations relevant to special education
compliance.
13. Interpret local, state, and federal policy.
14. Maintains a budget for Independent Educational Evaluation and current contracts with independent
evaluators.
15. Participates in professional growth required by IDEA, NCLB, local and state regulations, and District
mandates.
16. Identifies and participates in District level Professional Learning Communities to enhance professional
growth, communication, and community relations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on
the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic
information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries
concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer,
Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 2302836.
132800 SD & ISS (SPED Cert)
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo
usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar,
discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.
Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito,
Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Cecilia Whiteman al 2302836.