Related Services Program Specialist (2026-2027)

Job Title:Specialist Wage/HourStatus:Exempt

Job Role:Special EducationProgram FundingSource:

IDEA-B 225

IDEA-B Preschool- 225

Pay Grade:Non-Teaching ProfessionalHiring Schedule

Department/School:SpecialEducation

Function:EducationalSupport

Reports to:SpecialEducationCoordinator HRDate Approved:December2015

HRDateRevised:June2026

IDEA-B -224-The intent of IDEA-B is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities ages 3-21 who are enrolled in our district. This includes providing financialassistanceto LEAs to ensure they providea freeappropriate publiceducation to students with disabilities protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

IDEA-B Preschool- 225The intent of IDEA-B Preschool is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities ages 3-5 who are enrolled in our includes providing financialassistanceto LEAs to ensure they providea freeappropriate publiceducation to students with disabilities protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

SUMMARY:

Provides technicalassistanceand supportin the area ofSpeech-Language Pathology and related services programs across the district. Ensures compliance with federal state and districtrequirements related to special education service delivery evaluations Medicaid billing documentation and staffing. Supports high-quality speech and related services programming to improve student outcomes andmaintaincompliance with IDEA TEA and district expectations.

Promotes quality and compliance of programs and services to improve student achievement.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples onlyandisnotacomprehensivelistingofallfunctionsandtasksperformedbypositionsfound in this job description.

• ModelKISDcoreorganizationalbeliefsandvalues;performdutieseffectivelyandefficientlyforthepurposeofsupportingandcontributingtohighstudentachievement.

• Provideprogramsupportandservicedelivery;communicateeffectivelywithinandacrossteamsandparticipateincross-functional work groups.

• MaintainacommitmenttotheDistrictmission;modelDistrictexpectationsthroughpersonalleadershipandactivelysupporttheeffortsofotherstoachieveDistrictgoals.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Program Management

• Monitor service minutes for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) and other related service providers.

• Conduct quarterly audits of service minutes service documentation and caseload management practices.

• Monitor speech-language progress reporting and ensure reports are completed archived and shared with families according to district timelines.

• Monitor evaluation timelines and compliance requirements for speech-language evaluations.

• Manage Child Find processes for speech-only referrals and ensure compliance with evaluation timelines.

• Collaborate with campus administrators and special education coordinators to ensure compliance with IDEA state regulations and district procedures.

• Meet regularly with Special Education Coordinatorsregardingcompliance concerns timelines service delivery and program alignment.

Consultation

• Provide instructional recommendations to direct reports based on evaluation data and student needs.

• Support staff implementation of evidence-based interventions specialized instruction and therapeutic practices.

• Consult with SLPsregardingcaseload management evaluations IEP development and service delivery.

Communication

• Establish andmaintaina professional relationshipand open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Comply withStateDistrict and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Attend andparticipateindepartmentmeetings and serve on staff committees asrequired.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop andmaintainsystems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compilemaintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply withall policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.

• Comply withthe Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexasEducators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• MastersDegree inSpeech-LanguagePathology from an accredited college or university

• ValidTexas License as aSpeech-LanguagePathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) orbachelors degreeandValid Texas Education AgencySpeechTherapyCertificate

Experience:

• Three (3) years successfulSpeech-Language Pathology

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions

• Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

• Ability to analyze interpret and use student data

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assignedSpeech-LanguagePathology Assistants.

Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise alicensed speech-language pathology assistant but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting:

• Regular light lifting and carrying (less than30pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

• No remote work

• Frequentdistrictwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions;maintainemotional control understress;workprolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended toindicatethe kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positionsgiventhis title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular positionshall is not intended to limitor any waymodifythe right of any supervisor to assigndirectand control the work of employees under use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience:

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