Program Manager Special Education
Program Manager Special Education
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Program Manager: Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
The Special Education Program Manager oversees professional development mentoring and induction programs ensuring they meet the needs of all staff and students. This role involves collaborating with staff to adapt instructional materials managing project budgets and timelines and providing data analysis support to enhance specially designed instruction. Additionally the Program Manager ensures compliance and effective implementation of Extended School Year services including site selection staff hiring and resource procurement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and manages all professional development initiatives for the Departments of Instructional Programming & Special Services ensuring alignment with best practices and current educational standards.
- Tailors professional development to address the specific needs of different schools and staff within the district based on needs identified through multiple data points.
- Works closely with teachers administrators and other stakeholders to identify professional development needs and implement effective training programs.
- Oversees the mentoring and induction programs for new special education teachers providing guidance and support to ensure their successful integration and professional growth.
- Provides oversight on the provision of Extended School Year services ensuring compliance with deadlines. Works collaboratively to determine site and class locations manages staff hiring and oversees the purchasing of instructional materials.
- Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of professional development mentoring programs and ESY programs making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Assists school staff in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of student data to inform the delivery of specially designed instruction and improve student outcomes.
- Collaborates with staff to support and adapt current instructional materials ensuring they meet the diverse needs of all learners and promote accessibility and inclusivity.
- Manages project budgets timelines and resources efficiently to ensure the timely implementation of initiatives within the Division of Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention Services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Masters Degree in related field of education preferably in Special Education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience
- Five 5 years professional experience in Special Education required;
- Experience in a K12 public education environment preferred.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of current trends and research in the field of Special Education.
- Thorough knowledge of school organization and administration.
- Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
- Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
- Excellent organization analytical and planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership regarding the overall roles responsibilities and functions of services for eligible students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students staff parents community agencies and the public.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles levels of skill and experience to support their childs education experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
- Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Advanced Professional License (APL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required;
- Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for Drivers License (DL) Class C NonCommercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
LEADERSHIP ROLE
- First level supervisor
People Management
- This position acts as the manager for 1 to 5 direct staff.
- This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
- This position manages departments.
Management Duties/Responsibilities
- Interviews selects and trains employees.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Maintains records for use in supervision.
- Assess employees performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
- Handles employee complaints/grievances.
- Disciplines employees.
- Plans and controls the budget.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- None:
Travel Requirements
- 10 day travel within the county
JOB INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION
HR JOB INFORMATION
PG07
VR# 25154
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
