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Director 1 Special Education

Houston ISD | Houston, TX

Posted Date 5/09/2025
Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director 1 Special Education – Unit provides strong support and leadership in the oversight and daily management of special education plans and processes at the unit/campus level, with a clear focus on driving positive student outcomes within a high-performance culture. Collaborates closely with Unit Coordinator 2, Coordinator 1, and Manager to design and implement effective systems that ensure high-quality service delivery. Oversees monthly ARD compliance monitoring, professional development planning, federal and state compliance indicators, and student staffing ratio recommendations. Contributes to the development of long-range compliance strategies and prepares reports for Executive Directors, Division Chiefs, and central office leadership. Ensures the strategic alignment and availability of personnel, resources, high-leverage instructional and behavioral practices, and professional development to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Leads efforts to manage resources effectively and foster a culture of accountability, equity, and continuous improvement in support of student achievement.

 

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • ARD facilitation experience required
  • 3-5 Years of experience teaching in the area of special education or dyslexia
  • Campus/district leadership experience

 

To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below.

1. Visit www.houstonisd.org/careers

2. Search the following Job ID: 26507

3. Click "apply now"

 

*PLEASE NOTE* our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including your spam folder, for a request to confirm personal information.

For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to:

Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

HISDTalentAcquisition@houstonisd.org

713-556-7373

 

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Type
Full time
Department
Central/District Wide
Salary Range
$130,000.00 - $142,000.00
Salary Comment (ex. Negotiable, Dependent Upon Experience, etc.)
Dependent Upon Experience
Region
Region 4
County
Harris
Application Deadline
6/09/2025
Contact Person
Dennis Jackson
Contact Email
djacks14@houstonisd.org
Contact Phone #
7135567373
Application Link
https://app.eightfold.ai/careers?query=26507&pid=171827547733&domain=houstonisd.org&sort_by=relevance
Campus/School
Central Office | Houston ISD

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