Special Populations Coordinator

Houston

Job Description Job Description Salary: 62,000 -75,000

Our Commitment

At UP Excellence Academy, our commitment extends beyond the classroom to encompass scholars, families, and the wider community. We believe in nurturing every scholar's potential by providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. Our dedication to families is rooted in open communication, active engagement, and a genuine partnership in each child's educational journey. Moreover, we recognize the integral role of the community in shaping our scholars' futures. Through collaborative efforts and meaningful interactions, we strive to empower not only our students but also the neighborhoods we serve, fostering a culture of excellence and opportunity for all.

Our Cultural Tenants

Cultural Tenant 1: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

We are committed to an unwavering pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our educational endeavors. This commitment drives our daily actions, ensuring that every interaction, decision, and effort contributes to the continuous elevation of our academic standards and overall performance.

Cultural Tenant 2: Nurturing Curiosity and Creativity

Embracing curiosity as the cornerstone of learning, we foster an environment that encourages scholars and educators alike to explore, question, and unleash their creativity. By championing a culture of curiosity, we empower our community to seek innovative solutions and cultivate a love for lifelong learning.

Cultural Tenant 3: Collaborative Community Building

We recognize the strength in unity and actively cultivate a collaborative community where scholars, educators, families, and the broader community work together harmoniously. Our commitment to building strong connections ensures that everyone feels valued, supported, and engaged in the shared mission of educational excellence.

Cultural Tenant 4: Growth Mindset and Resilience

Grounded in a growth mindset, we view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Resilience is not just a trait but a shared value that empowers scholars and educators to navigate setbacks, learn from failures, and emerge stronger, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Cultural Tenant 5: Inclusivity and Equity

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels seen, heard, and valued. This commitment ensures that diversity is not only celebrated but becomes a driving force for innovation, understanding, and the enrichment of our academic community.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Bachelor's Degree

3 years of teaching experience

Special Education Certification

Job Duties

Coordinate and oversee program and services for all special populations of students to meet student needs; including Special Education, Emergent Bilingual (English Learners), Section 504, Gifted and Talented, Dyslexia, and At-Risk.

Ensure that the Admissions, Review, Denial (ARD),Individualized Education Plan (IEP),Section 504, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), and accelerated learning processes and the quality of programs and services meet the needs of all students and ensure compliance with all federal, state, TEA and local requirements.

Manage the special education referral process; arrange for student assessments and evaluations ; make recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students.

Collaborate with UP Excellence Academy staff, outside personnel, and outside organizations to provide educational services to special populations of students.

Participate in academic committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and

development of individual education plans for students according to required policies and procedures.

Develop, conduct, and/or coordinate professional development sessions for educators and staff on supporting and identifying special populations of students, differentiated instructional methods, instructional scaffolds, and modifying curricula to meet individual student needs, monitoring student performance and progress toward goals, and federal, state,TEA, and local compliance requirements.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning special populations of students. Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding SPED, EB, Section 504, Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented program, services, and student performance and progress.

As a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, systematically use a variety of data, including  disaggregated data on subgroups of students to monitor student academic performance, review of the efficacy of programs, and to continuously monitor progress toward meeting annual goals.

Oversee all progress monitoring and reporting for all special population students. Comply with policies established by federal, state, TEA, and local laws and policies. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Perform other duties as assigned.