IDEA Assistant Manager of Resource

Stride, Inc.•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education Resource is an IDEA-funded position supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of high-quality special education resource programs. Under the direction of the IDEA Special Education Manager, the role provides instructional leadership, coaching, and oversight to resource teachers serving students with varied learning disabilities and individualized instructional needs. It supports evidence-based instruction, curriculum modifications, differentiated instruction, and specially designed instruction (SDI) so students with disabilities can access, participate in, and progress in the general education curriculum. The position emphasizes instructional quality, individualized student outcomes, teacher development, implementation fidelity, and compliance with state, local, and federal special education requirements. The position supports curriculum and instructional planning, IEP implementation and progress monitoring, academic interventions, program compliance, and collaboration among teachers, families, related service providers, and administrators. It also assists with supervising, coaching, developing, and evaluating resource teachers and assigned instructional staff. It directly supervises approximately 30–40 FTE regular employees and/or contractors, primarily Special Education Resource teachers serving grades 3–12. Travel of up to 25% within or between assigned areas is required. Special Education Teacher Certification and Texas residency are required.

Requirements

Special Education Teacher Certification.
Texas residency.
Bachelor’s degree and three years of special education teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of specially designed instruction, curriculum modification, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based interventions for students with learning disabilities.
Understanding of instructional strategies for students with varying academic ability levels and individualized learning needs.
Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and special education compliance requirements.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills in in-person and virtual environments.
Ability to analyze student performance data and use findings to guide instructional improvement.
Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), online learning systems, and web-based instructional platforms.
Ability to travel up to 25% within or between assigned areas.
Ability to clear required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory, instructional coaching, or teacher-leadership experience.
Experience teaching in a special education resource classroom or providing intensive academic intervention to students with disabilities.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing specially designed instruction and modified curriculum.
Additional certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education (Math, Science, or Language Arts).
Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Supervisory certificate or administrative credential.
ESL certification and/or reading or mathematics specialist endorsement.
Experience supporting students with specific learning disabilities, significant academic skill deficits, or intensive instructional needs.
Experience in special education administration and/or online education.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring best practices for special education resource instruction in alignment with IDEA requirements, state standards, and campus expectations.
Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development to resource teachers delivering specially designed instruction.
Support teachers in designing and modifying general education curriculum and providing instruction aligned with students’ learning profiles and IEP requirements.
Guide teachers in using evidence-based strategies, including explicit instruction, systematic skill development, scaffolding, differentiation, and targeted interventions.
Support individualized instructional plans that address foundational skill deficits while aligning with grade-level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Guide selection of curriculum modifications, accommodations, supplemental materials, and alternative instructional approaches based on documented student needs.
Monitor resource instruction through observations, coaching cycles, lesson-plan reviews, student-work analysis, and data-informed feedback.
Collaborate with curriculum and instructional leadership teams to provide appropriate instructional materials, modified curriculum resources, and intervention tools.
Help teachers translate IEP goals, PLAAFPs, and individual student needs into daily instructional practices.
Support instruction and modifications that address students’ needs and promote access to and progress in the general education curriculum.
Assist in developing and implementing interventions in reading, mathematics, written expression, and other identified academic areas.
Analyze student achievement, curriculum-based assessment, IEP progress, and instructional performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Partner with teachers to develop instructional action plans for students making limited progress or needing increased instructional intensity.
Align resource instruction with campus academic improvement goals, state accountability expectations, and student achievement initiatives.
Support the development, compliance, and maintenance of special education documentation and IEPs.
Monitor implementation of IEP services, accommodations, modifications, instructional minutes, and SDI in resource settings.
Collaborate with compliance leaders and instructional staff to ensure services meet IEPs and applicable federal and state requirements.
Support accurate instructional documentation, service-delivery records, and IEP progress-monitoring data.
Coordinate with testing staff to ensure assessment accommodations and designated supports are implemented.
Assist with fiscal compliance for special education programs, including IDEA Part B requirements and related reporting.
Communicate changes in special education laws, instructional expectations, and program requirements to teachers and school leadership.
Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, counselors, and administrators on instructional planning and student success.
Promote collaboration between resource and general education teachers to support continuity, IEP implementation, and access to grade-level curriculum.
Partner with families and instructional teams to address academic concerns, review progress, and identify instructional supports.
Communicate with districts, intermediate units, and state leaders as appropriate to support compliance and program quality.
Assist in resolving student, parent, and teacher concerns related to resource instruction, curriculum accessibility, academic progress, and special education services.
Support communication and collaboration in a predominantly virtual instructional environment.
Promote inclusive practices and meaningful participation of students receiving resource services in schoolwide programs and activities.
Assist with supervision, coaching, development, and evaluation of resource teachers and assigned instructional staff.
Provide ongoing feedback on lesson design, curriculum modification, SDI, student engagement, and measurable academic growth.
Identify professional development needs using observations, student performance data, and program implementation reviews.
Facilitate professional learning on resource instruction, disability-specific learning needs, and differentiation.
Develop teacher capacity to use diagnostic and formative assessment data for individualized instructional decisions.
Monitor staff performance, instructional expectations, and program fidelity while promoting continuous improvement and accountability.
Interview, hire, onboard, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; conduct observations and evaluations; recognize performance; administer corrective action when needed; address complaints; and resolve operational and instructional concerns.
Travel up to 25% within or between assigned areas for meetings, professional development, and school activities.