Coordinator 2 SPED Quality Instruction (Multiple Positions)

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator II Special Education Quality of Instruction supports the implementation and monitoring of districtwide instructional quality and program fidelity of the Special Education Department. This position collaborates with campus and district leaders to ensure evidence-based instructional practices are consistently applied across special education settings and aligned to district standards and student needs. The Coordinator provides campus-facing support professional learning and data analysis to strengthen instructional delivery, improve student outcomes, and promote equitable access to high-quality instruction for students with disabilities.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Instructional Implementation & Support

Support the implementation of district instructional priorities for special education programs within the assigned division (e.g., inclusion, Co-Teach, resource, life skills, or specialized programs). Collaborate with campus administrators and teachers to strengthen instructional planning and delivery aligned with curriculum standards, IEP goals, and evidence-based practices. Conduct classroom visits, calibration walkthroughs, and fidelity check to identify trends in instructional quality and provide actionable feedback. Assist in the design and delivery of supports that address identified instructional gaps and promote equitable outcomes for students with disabilities.

2. Program Fidelity & Quality Assurance

Monitor the fidelity of instructional program implementation and provide documentation of findings to the Director for review. Use district-developed tools, rubrics, and checklists to evaluate lesson alignment, accommodations/modifications, and student engagement. Analyze campus- and division-level data to identify performance patterns, areas for improvement, and success stories to replicate. Collaborate with the Director and peers to recommend adjustments to instructional systems that enhance effectiveness and consistency.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

3. Campus Support Systems

Provide direct campus-based support, professional learning, and technical assistance to improve instructional quality and program fidelity. Participate in problem-solving meetings and support planning sessions with campus leadership teams. Help align supports to district and division metrics by tracking progress and documenting follow-up actions. Collaborate with Schools Office leaders, campuses, and special education chairs to ensure cohesive support for teachers and students.

4. Professional Learning & Capacity Building

Facilitate professional development sessions focused on high-quality instructional practices, differentiation, and support for diverse learners. Contribute to the development of training materials, exemplars, and model lessons that illustrate effective special education instruction. Support campus, modeling strategies, and sharing data insights. Participate in continuous professional growth to maintain expertise in instructional best practices and compliance expectations.

5. Data & Reporting

Collect, organize, and analyze data on instructional quality, student performance, and program implementation. Prepare summaries, reports, and visuals that inform decision-making at the division and district levels. Track progress on assigned metrics and support the Director in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Use data to identify trends and support data-driven coaching and improvement cycles.

6. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure instructional practices and support activities comply with IDEA, TEA, and HISD standards. Assist in implementing corrective actions or refinements to instructional systems following monitoring reviews or compliance findings. Provide documentation and evidence for internal and external audits related to instructional quality and program implementation. Participate in reflection and feedback sessions to identify system gaps, recommend refinements, and share promising practices.

7. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

Demonstrated success in supporting the implementation of instructional initiatives that improve teaching quality and student outcomes for students with disabilities.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, resources, and timelines effectively.

Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with campus staff, district teams, and peers.

Clear and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to deliver training, feedback, and guidance that translate instructional expectations into daily practice.

Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify needs, monitor progress, and recommend evidence-based actions for improvement.

Working knowledge of IDEA, TEA, and district requirements related to instructional quality, accommodations/modifications, and program compliance.

Experience providing technical assistance, professional learning, or coaching to educators in support of program fidelity and instructional best practices.

Commitment to the district's mission, vision, and values by promoting equitable access to high-quality instruction for all students receiving special education services.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.