Deputy Chief, Special Education & System at Houston ISD, Houston, TX

Deputy Chief, Special Education & System at Houston ISD in Houston, TX. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The Deputy Chief of Special Education and Systems sets the vision and oversees outcomes for all Special Education programming and services across Houston ISD – ensuring every student receives the highest quality of instruction every single day. In addition, this Deputy Chief leads teams that build data and reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and fidelity of reporting for evaluation monitoring and Federal and State compliance, including PEIMS. As a data-driven leader who creates systems that serve HISD’s 170,000+ students and 10,000+ teachers, this Deputy Chief is an innovative, student outcomes-focused leader at the forefront of HISD’s next phase of transformation.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree
Master’s Degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 to 7 years

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
Microsoft Office

Certifications/Licensure
N/A

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

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs two or more levels of management in the development, deployment and ongoing management of key initiatives covering multiple major disciplines with direct accountability for results in terms of effectiveness, costs, methods, and employees. Establishes operational objectives and assignments for multiple disciplines/functional areas and possibly departments. Evaluates recommendations of others, deciding on course of action in ambiguous situations, and oversee the deployment of innovative solutions. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop strategies and broad departmental objectives; establishes methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people in the achievement of strategic objectives.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

-Work is highly complex and broad in scope covering several departments/divisions across HISD. Policy, procedures, and precedents are created and approved by this position. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice, and feedback.

BUDGET AUTHORITY
-Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
-Approves budgets.

PROBLEM SOLVING

-Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

-Decisions have a major impact to multiple divisions or organization and may impact the general direction of HISD. Errors may cause continuous adverse influence on the future operations of the organization, in matters involving important customer commitments, organizational liability, and other matters which may appreciably affect future costs.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

-Oversee and direct - serves as one of the organization's senior level spokespersons in area of expertise, defines and champions change initiatives, organizational strategies, services, policies, and practices. Interactions are typically with Top Management, the Board, and community and business leaders.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

-Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.

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.