Coordinator - Autism & Behavior SY2026-2027
Forney, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
Primary Purpose:
- Assist with the direction of the district’s special education program to ensure provision of needed services for special needs students.
- Work to facilitate successful implementation of individualized education plans to meet the needs of all students and ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.
Education / Certification:
- Master’s degree.
- Principal certification preferred.
- Experience with special education evaluations preferred.
Special Knowledge / Skills:
- Knowledge of federal and state special education law.
- Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
- Ability to implement policy and procedures.
- Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel.
- Ability to coordinate district function.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
- Five years teaching experience in special education.
- Five years experience as an autism/behavior specialist.
- Administrative experience preferred BCBA preferred.
- CPI trainer certification preferred.