Vice President in Residence of Special Programs
Mission:
As a member of the Academic Service Team, the VP in Residence of Special Programs will report directly to the Senior VP of Special Programs and will support in the oversight of the district’s Special Education, Section 504, Response to Intervention, ESL/Bilingual program, At Risk, Critical Student Intervention Program, and Homebound Services across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The VP in Residence of Special Programs is a one-year temporary role that will transition to the Vice President of Special Programs in the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must be seasoned and innovative vision setters and project managers, with strong communication skills and proven ability to navigate complex programs, including both state and federal compliance, cross-functional scopes of work, and drive strong performance and academic results.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The VP in Residence will indirectly manage, in partnership with the Sr VP of Special Programs, various national special program directors and managers, some of whom are managers of other team members. The VP in Residence will need to be skilled at leading through influence in order to meet compliance and instructional goals.
Location:
This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
The VP in Residence should expect to be in field at least one to two days per week as well as travel extensively to IDEA regions (4-5 days a month) to provide support.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
· Supervise the successful implementation of the Section 504, Critical Student Intervention (CSI), and Emergent Bilingual programs across the district, including supporting directors with effective strategic compliance and instructional priorities, effective implementation practices, effective trainings, fostering cross-functional collaboration with various teams across the network, data analysis, and in-field observations that drive improved student outcomes.
· Supervise Special Education program compliance and instructional program implementation, including effective network systems for ensuring all compliance requirements are met and instructional programs meet the diverse needs of all students with IEPs, effective trainings for all stakeholders, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across divisions.
· Serve on district leadership cross-functional teams made up of senior leaders who work on long-term projects and initiatives that inform school-wide systems, practices, and organizational priorities.
· Indirectly manage and coach a team of program directors and managing directors to effectively manage large teams, lead through influence, create network-wide systems to support schools, and use data to make informed decisions
Knowledge and Skills – Competencies
Make Strategic Decisions: This leader is involved in high-level, strategic decision-making across multiple teams. They analyze complex data sets, predict trends, and make decisions that align with the organization’s strategic goals. They also guide others on their teams to develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Manage Work and Teams: This leader is responsible for coordination between teams, aligning team objectives with organizational strategy, and ensuring resource allocation is optimized across teams. They also mentor other team leaders to enhance their management skills. Grow Self and Others: This leader is involved in planning and implementing development strategies across multiple teams or departments. They ensure alignment between individual growth and organizational goals, and they develop programs that address the needs of diverse groups within the organization. Build a Culture of Trust: This Leader strategically promotes trust and psychological safety across broader groups, implementing policies and practices that support these values and modeling them in every leadership action. Communicate Deliberately: This leader is responsible for communicating complex ideas and strategies across multiple teams or departments. They develop and deliver messages that align with organizational goals, ensuring that their communication strategies enhance team alignment and strategic execution.
Additional Skills:
· IDEA 2004 laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of Special Education laws and regulations in Texas, Florida, and Ohio
· Section 504 laws and regulations in Texas, Florida, and Ohio- Job requires a high level of understanding of Section 504 laws and regulations
· Dyslexia Handbook Policy- Job requires a high level of understanding of Dyslexia law and regulations across three states (Texas, Florida and Ohio)
· Response to Intervention- Job requires a high level of understanding of response to intervention across three states
· English Language Learner laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of English language Learner laws and regulations across three states (Texas, Florida and Ohio)
· Instructional coaching knowledge-to coach regional staff through coaching cycles to increase the impact of their influence during campus visits and creation of professional development aligned to our coaching model.
Required experience:
· Education: Bachelor’s in education;
· Experience: At least 5 years experience with special populations
Preferred experience:
· Master’s Degree preferred (Special Education a plus)
· English Language Proficiency Certification preferred
· Licenses or Certifications (if applicable): Special Education certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
· Some walking
· Sitting for extended periods of time
· Light lifting (no more than 20 lbs.)
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $119,000 and $142,800, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
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