Director of Special Programs
Étoile Academy Charter School
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $77,000 - $100,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and maintain resources, frameworks, and tools aligned to best practices in inclusive education and intervention.
- Oversee the delivery of special education services, 504 accommodations, and tiered interventions.
- Provide training and professional development for staff on SPED compliance, 504 accommodations, MTSS implementation, and inclusive instructional practices.
- Oversee Special Education programming, including ARD processes, IEP development, and service delivery.
- Ensure 100% compliance with SPED and 504 timelines, documentation, and service delivery.
- Monitor progress toward IEP goals, intervention outcomes, and overall student achievement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred.
- Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; Special Education certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in education, with experience in SPED, 504, or intervention systems.
- Demonstrated success improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
- Knowledge of federal and state compliance requirements (IDEA, Section 504, MTSS/RTI).
- Strong leadership, coaching, and data analysis skills.
- Experience in an urban or charter school setting preferred.
- Commitment to serving diverse and underserved student populations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- District life insurance.
- Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IEP developmentSPED compliance504 accommodationsMTSS implementationintervention systemsdata analysisservice deliveryARD processesinclusive instructional practicesstudent achievement monitoring
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommitment to diversityprofessional developmenttrainingcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in Special EducationTexas Teaching CertificationSpecial Education certification