Program Mgr Spec Ed Evaluation & Student Support

Provides district leadership in the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of special education assessment, evaluation, and eligibility practices. Supervises and supports Lead Assessment and Evaluation personnel, Educational Diagnosticians, School Psychologists (LSSPs), Speech-Language Pathologists/Assistants, Related Service Providers, and other evaluation staff to ensure high-quality, legally compliant services. Reports to the Assistant Director of Special Education and collaborates with Special Education Directors and the Executive Director of Special Education to support district initiatives, ensure compliance, and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, support, and evaluate one or more employees
• Collaborate with personnel overseeing Section 504 and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations governing evaluation timelines, procedural safeguards, informed consent, eligibility determinations, and reevaluation requirements
• Provide technical assistance regarding procedural safeguards, evaluation documentation, assessment selection, and eligibility criteria
• Create, monitor, and maintain a system for ordering, inventory, and dissemination of evaluation materials (e.g., test kits, protocols) and ensure budget compliance
• Monitor and supervise staff in accurate and timely reporting for the district’s Medicaid reimbursement program (SHARS) and ensure compliance with service documentation standards
• Develop, analyze, and monitor systems to support caseloads of evaluation staff for effective and efficient service delivery
• Consult and collaborate with district staff and parents regarding Full & Individual Evaluations (FIEs) and Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) results and recommendations
• Collaborate with district leadership to implement corrective actions and systemic improvements when compliance concerns are identified
• Attend and support facilitation of ARD meetings to provide guidance to campus staff, parents, and students
• Collaborate with Early Childhood Intervention programs and private schools to ensure appropriate evaluation and compliance with state and federal requirements
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of evaluation and related services personnel
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems to collect and analyze data for state and federal special education reporting and efficient caseload management
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to Lead Evaluation staff and multidisciplinary evaluation teams
• Design, monitor, and implement a district-wide system for quality FIE/Child Find processes compliant with state, federal, and local requirements
• Develop and provide training on changes in state regulations, evaluative methodology, interpretation, and report writing for FIEs and related documents
• Design, implement, and monitor systems to meet private school proportionate share/Child Find requirements under state and federal guidelines
• Coordinate and deliver professional learning, mentoring, and coaching for Educational Diagnosticians, School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Related Service Providers, and evaluation staff to promote consistency, collaboration, and implementation fidelity
• Address stakeholder concerns related to evaluation, assessment, eligibility, and special education services in a timely and collaborative manner
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and support assigned evaluators (diagnosticians, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, etc.)
• Coach evaluators, support onboarding and mentoring, and help staff strengthen evaluation practices
• Monitor evaluation timelines, practices, and data to support compliant, consistent, and high-quality evaluations
• Work with Quad Leaders, campus teams, and department leadership to support collaboration, problem-solving, and consistent procedures
• Identify needs, improve processes, and develop tools and resources that support evaluators across the district

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a School Psychologist, TEA Certification in Speech and Language Therapy or Speech and Hearing Therapy, or Valid Educational Diagnostician Certification required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education leadership/supervisory position at the district level required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to district initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education law, policies, and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds (e.g., books, papers, presentation materials). The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress.

Must be able to independently travel between campuses and district locations while performing the essential functions of this job.