Openings as of 4/17/2025
Special Education

Special Education Coordinator (POOL)

JobID: 232

Position Type:
  Special Education


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Goliad Central Office


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Primary Purpose:
 
Coordinate the district’s special education program under the direction of the Executive Director of Academic Services. Ensure that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.
 
Qualifications:
 
Education/Certification:
 
Masters Degree Required
 
Valid Teaching Certificate
 
Special Education Certification
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
 
Knowledge of federal and state special education law
 
Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students
 
Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
 
Ability to implement policy and procedures
 
Ability to interpret data
 
Ability to manage budget and personnel
 
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
 
5 or more years teaching experience 
 
3 or more years working with Special Education Transition Programming
 
1 or more years facilitating ARD Committee Meetings
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
Instructional and Program Management
 
1. Coordinate the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

2. Coordinate an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.

3. Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and development of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.

4. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. Make changes when warranted.

5. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplish educational goals are available. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.

6. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.

7. Take an active role in the formulating, recommending, and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
 
Student Management
 
8. Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program.
 
Policy, Reports, and Law
 
9. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve program.

10. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
 
Budget and Inventory
 
12. Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

13. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
 
Personnel Management
 
14. Supervise members of the special education team, as assigned.
 
Communication and Community Relations
 
15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

16. Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services.

17. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

18. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

19. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
 
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
 
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
 
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
 
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
 
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
 
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress





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Openings as of 4/17/2025
Special Education

Special Education Teacher (POOL)

JobID: 219

Position Type:
  Special Education/Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  9/12/2024


Location:
  Goliad Central Office


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Primary Purpose:
 
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
  
Qualifications:
 
Education/Certification:
 
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
 
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

• Effective communication skills
 
Experience:
 
• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
  
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  
Instructional Strategies
 
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
 
4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned

5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
 
Student Growth and Development
 
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal. 

11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
 
Classroom Management and Organization
 
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

16. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
 
Other
 
17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

18. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

19. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

20. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

23.    Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, or feeding of students as stated in IEP.

24.    Perform other duties as assigned.
  
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
  
Working Conditions:
 
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
 
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.


 
GISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.  Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
 
The District Title IX Coordinator is Holly Lyon, Superintendent, 161 N. Welch St., Goliad, TX 77963; (361) 645-3259.





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