Program Manager for Special Education

The Program Manager for Special Education oversees the special education department at ESC-2 ensuring all State Network responsibilities are being implemented, communicating and training regional Sped Directors, and providing LEAs technical assistance in meeting all compliance requirement.QualificationsValid Texas Educator certification or another appropriate license or certification (required)Masters´s degree (required)Certification in Special EducationExperienceThree years of experience as a classroom teacher preferredMinimum of 3 years of experience as an instructional leaderExperience in presenting staff development preferreSpecial Knowledge And SkillsAdvanced knowledge in the assigned areasStrong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsAbility to plan, implement, and follow up on staff development and to provide coordinated assistance in assigned area.Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced skill in analyzing financial activities, budget analysis and preparationProgram ManagementCoordinate the design and delivery of professional development, design individual trainings and training packages, coaching tools, develop and disseminate additional resources to LEA staff using a variety of delivery methods.Perform other duties as assigned.Maintain documentation of program activities to ensure compliance and prepare program applications and reports; monitor program data as required.Exercise initiative to identify areas of opportunity to assist LEAs keeping leadership informed of program challenges, barriers, or deficiencies; provide guidance on problem-solving identified issues.Oversee the State-Federal Programs team to ensure the delivery of the most up to date TEA State and Federal programs grant requirements to district leaders.Salary: From 75936.00Salary: To 111536.00Salary Type Annually