Assistant Manager of Special Education - Alabama Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Athens, AL

9h•Remote

About The Position

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free, online public-school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. ALCA is authorized by the Limestone County School District and began serving students in the 2017-18 school year. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED. Alabama Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Working from your office at home, the Assistant Special Education Manager supports the Special Education Manager in ensuring the effective implementation of special education services in a virtual learning environment. This role focuses on compliance, instructional quality, staff support, and student outcomes. The Assistant Manager collaborates with teachers, related service providers, families, and leadership to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services in alignment with federal, state, and school guidelines. The Assistant Manager of Special Education will participate in overseeing Child find, Special Education, Dyslexia, EL and Gifted processes and deliver virtual training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
Valid state teaching certification in Special Education
Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education
Strong knowledge of IDEA, IEP, GEP, I-ELP development, and compliance requirements
Experience working in a virtual or blended learning environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Google and Microsoft Office products)
Some travel required
High degree of flexibility
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two step authentication

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of high-quality standards-aligned instruction for students with IEPs, EL students, gifted students and students with Dyslexia in a virtual setting
Monitor instructional practices to ensure accommodation, modifications, and specially designed instruction are effectively delivered
Assist in analyzing student data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes
Provide coaching and feedback to special education teachers to strengthen instructional practices
Ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and school policies related to special education
Support oversight of IEP, I-ELP and GEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring
Review IEP, I-ELP and GEP documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance
Assist in managing timelines for evaluations, annual reviews, and re-evaluations
Support supervision and evaluation of special education staff
Foster collaboration between general education teachers, special education teachers, and related service providers
Assist in facilitating IEP meetings and problem-solving discussions with families and staff
Promote a positive, collaborative team culture focused on student success
Assist in the planning, implement, and evaluate staff in-service and/or training activities
Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress, services, and concerns
Support conflict resolution and ensure concerns are addressed professionally and promptly
Track and analyze student performance, service delivery, and compliance data
Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy’s curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs
Assist in the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP/EL/Dyslexia/GEP/I-ELP plan mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events
Assist in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for program improvement
Assist in managing caseload distribution and staffing needs
Support onboarding and training of new special education staff
Help develop and deliver professional learning aligned to virtual special education best practices
Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Manager