Coordinator of Special Education

Job Description

The Bishops of the State of Texas are the visible principle and foundation of unity in the (arch)dioceses entrusted to them. In a unique and visible way, the bishops make Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherds of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill their mission, the bishops form the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) and direct its staff to serve as the public policy voice of the church in Texas and nationally, coordinate the accreditation and cooperation of Texas Catholic Schools, and help preserve the documents and cultural history of the church through the Catholic Archives of Texas. The bishops appoint an executive director who is responsible for employing staff to carry out those functions, subject to the TCCB budget.
Each position employed by the TCCB helps extend the ministry of the Texas bishops within the church community in particular ways, as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the bishops in the performance of their ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Job Summary:
The Coordinator of Special Education will assist the Director of Education and Accreditation in implementing a special needs program across Catholic schools. This position will play a vital role in ensuring that students with diverse learning needs receive appropriate support, accommodations, and inclusive educational opportunities aligned with both best practices and the mission of Catholic education. This is a full-time salaried position with a moderate degree of independent judgement that reports to the Executive Director and Director of Education and Accreditation. This position is funded for two years.

Essential Job Duties:
• Lead the creation of a special needs program.
• Develop strategic goals, policies, and procedures to ensure high quality inclusive practices across schools.
• Create systems for the identification, assessment and support of students with disabilities or learning differences.
• Design and deliver training for teachers, administrators and support staff on inclusive education strategies.
• Provide training and support for school personnel to effectively implement student accommodation plans.
• Serve as a liaison between superintendents, school administrators, and TCCB ED.
• Develop educational materials, resources, and guides for ESA program implementation.
• Ensure educational programs for students with learning differences are implemented in compliance with TCCB ED school policies and accreditation standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of Educational Savings Account (ESA) legislation.
• Knowledge of Catholic theology, particularly social and ethical teaching.
• Ability to successfully manage events, projects, and committees.
• Ability to serve as a congenial member of a team.
• Skill in communicating Church teaching publicly and in individual conversations.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in education, or closely related field of study.

Experience
• At least 1-year experience in Catholic ministry at the parish or diocesan level
• 3-5 years teaching special education

Licenses / Certifications
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic Abuse Prevention Training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.

Catholic Requirement:
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing

About the Employer

The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) is the association of the Roman Catholic bishops of Texas. Through the TCCB, the bishops provide a moral and social public policy voice that includes monitoring all legislation pertaining to Catholic moral and social teaching; accredit the state's Catholic schools; and maintain records that reflect the work and the history of the Catholic Church in Texas.