IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education Compliance

Job Description

SUMMARY: The IDEA Assistant Manager Special Education Inclusion is an IDEA funded position that supports the development coordination and implementation of the schools special education programs ensuring compliance with state local and federal requirements. Working under the direction of the IDEA Special Education Manager this role helps oversee special education processes supports teachers and staff and assists in maintaining highquality academic programs for students with disabilities. Responsibilities may include supervision of staff collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and support for general academic operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Assist in developing implementing and disseminating best practices for special education policies and procedures.

Support administrators and teachers in training and implementing special education programs and services.

Support the curriculum needs of unique learning outlined in Individual Education Plans for students supported under special education.

Maintain communication with districts intermediate units and state leaders to support compliance and program quality.

Support the development compliance and maintenance of required special education documents (e.g. Review of Existing Data (RED) Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)).

Assist in ensuring fiscal compliance for special education programs including adherence to IDEA Part B requirements and related reporting.

Coordinate with testing staff to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided during state testing.

Interface with teachers students and families regarding academic behavioral and special education concerns; support timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs.

Work directly with parents and students (both general and special education) as needed to resolve concerns and improve outcomes.

Support alignment of educational programs to state and local standards; assist with development and implementation of the Student Achievement Improvement Plan. Help articulate the schools mission and vision to stakeholders and utilize communication practices suitable for a predominantly virtual environment.

Communicate changes in special education practices and laws to school leadership and staff in a timely manner.

Promote integration of special education students in all school activities and foster collaboration between general and special education teachers and administrators.

Assist with supervision coaching and evaluation of special education staff and contractors; support professional development aligned to needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 30-40 Fulltime Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors primarily Special Education Inclusion teachers grades 3-12 who are providing support within the general education setting (inclusion). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree; three (3) years of special education teaching experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong interpersonal skills with inperson and virtual communication methods; customer service orientation.

Ability to interpret data to support academic and behavioral decisions.

Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and online learning systems; web proficiency.

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within/between assigned areas for meetings PD and school activities.

Ability to clear required background check.

Certificates and Licenses:

Special Education Teacher Certification (EC-12)

Ability to obtain state administrative/leadership license if required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous supervisory or teacherleadership experience

Additional certification in Early Childhood Elementary or Secondary (Math/Science/Language Arts)

Masters degree

Supervisory certificate or administrative credential

ESL certification and/or reading or math specialist endorsement

Experience in special education administration and/or online education

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is virtual/homebased with residents of Texas strongly preferred. Residents of contiguous states (NM OK AR LA) may also be considered.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Stride Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Stride Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.