Executive Director of Special Education

Hitchcock ISD - Executive Director of Special Education

JOB DETAILS

Region:

4

School District/Employer:

Hitchcock ISD

District Category/Employer:

,

Position:

Executive Director,

Assignment Level:

Area Special Education Job Title:

Executive Director of Special Education

School:

Hitchcock ISD

Campus Description:

HISD is a smallmunity located 15 miles north of Galveston and 40 miles south of downtown Houston. The Hitchcock Independent School District is located within Galveston County. It has four campuses in addition to Kids First Head Start. The enrollment is approximately 1,891 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This student population is 38% African American, 36.3% Hispanic, 21.2% White and 3.7% multiracial. There is an overall rate of 82.8% for Economically Disadvantaged.

Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the district's special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Warrantpliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree

Principal Certification Preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state special education law Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students Ability tomunicate 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,munication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years teaching experience in special education 3 Years experience in leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management Oversee 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. Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and rmendations regarding placement and program management for individual students arepleted in a timely manner. Monitor the admission, re, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide. Participate inmittee 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. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. Make changes when warranted. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support aplish educational goals are available. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs. Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district. Student Management Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Rmend sound policies and procedures to improve program. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Budget and Inventory Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and rmend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary. Personnel Management Prepare, re, and revise job descriptions in special education department. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make rmendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Communication and Community Relations Establish and maintain a professional relationship and openmunication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, andmunity members. Serve as district liaison tomunity agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services. Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education to themunity and solicit its support in realizing the mission. Demonstrate awareness of districtmunity needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encouragemunity and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and rmend the hiring and firing of special education support staff.•

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personalputer 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 •To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $125,001