DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director Special Programs - Teacher FACTT and Classroom IDEAL to manage the operation of a grant-funded Autism project. The role requires supervising assigned staff and collaborating with districts while ensuring the project meets its objectives and complies with financial and grant guidelines.

Highlights

Manage and supervise personnel and daily activities for the Teacher FACTT and Classroom IDEAL autism grant-funded project.
Collaborate with school districts to meet project objectives and maintain grant compliance.
Prepare, monitor, and manage the project budget in accordance with financial and grant guidelines.
Represent the program at official functions, meetings, and conferences.
Develop and sustain relationships with internal and external departments, agencies, and stakeholders.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of five years professional experience in autism services, special education, or related fields including one year of supervisory experience.
Familiarity with standard office equipment, personal computers, and audio/visual tools is expected.
Position is full-time, exempt, grant-funded until 03/31/2028, with salary commensurate with experience.
Role demands some travel, weekend work, and the ability to work at multiple locations within the Rio Grande Valley.

DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

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College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9153
Working Title	DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL
Number of Vacancies	2
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services
FTE	1
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To manage the operation of the assigned Autism grant-funded project, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all phases of the project.
Description of Duties	Supervises the assigned personnel, contract-related service employees and day to day activities of the Teacher FACTT (Functional Communication Training for Teachers) and Classroom Ideal project. Collaborates with districts in accordance with project objectives; supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of the program and assigned staff. Coordinates the various activities of the project. Prepares, maintains, and monitors project budget to ensure compliance with applicable financial and grant guidelines. Exercises independent judgement to achieve job objectives. Monitors short and long term goals to ensure grant fidelity and compliance with established objectives. Exercises independent judgement to achieve job objectives. Represents program/project in official functions. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goal. Supervises and organizes seminars, conferences, and presentations. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the program. May perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Supervises all assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	Masters degree in field related to program or project from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications	None.
Required Experience	Five (5) years of professional experience in autism services, special education, behavioral health, educational program administration or field related to program or project to include one (1) year supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience	N/A
Equipment	Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Must be able to move between buildings, stoop, bend, lift and reach to set up for workshops, seminars, and presentations. Must be able to travel to local sites for workshops, seminars, and presentations.
Other	Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Normally usual office environment; particular program or project may require ability to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training, or meetings. May be required to be available for evening and weekend special events.
Physical Capabilities	N/A
Employment Category	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date	09/16/2026
Grant Funded Position	Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date	03/31/2028

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52533

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
* Do you possess supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL

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DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS - TEACHER FACTT AND CLASSROOM IDEAL Full Description

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