Assistant Special Education Manager - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Indiana. INCA is authorized by Ball State University and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Indiana Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school was founded in 2010, as part of the Indiana Department of Education Virtual School Pilot Program, and became a charter school in the fall of 2011. INCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED. Indiana 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
Degree in Special Education required
Administrative certificate preferred; in-process candidates will be considered
Indiana Special Education teacher certificate required
Minimum of three to five years teaching experience in Special Education required
Evidence of special education team leadership role
Minimum of three years administrative or team leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated expertise in special education law and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong customer-focused approach
High level of integrity and transparency
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude
Evidence of a strong work ethic
Demonstrated team player
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google products); strength with Microsoft Excel required

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the WIDA Consortium and associated assessments a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a high level of integrity with transparency and accountability.
Collaborate, serve, and engage with the school leadership team and authorizing district leaders.
Actively participate in all school functions and activities, including graduation, state testing, marketing events, field trips, and additional travel, as requested.
Supervise, manage, and evaluate a team of special education teachers.
Communicate regularly with the school leader about the special education team.
Review incoming special education student documentation, upon enrollment, to ensure compliance and/or needed records requests.
Remain compliant and conduct all tasks related to state reporting meeting state timelines.
Ability to travel to district meetings when needed.
Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines.
Remain current and knowledgeable about federal and state special education statutes, regulations, and policies.
Conduct IEP team meetings within state mandated timelines for all students with disabilities.
Implement Connections Academy special education procedures and protocols.
Implement procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.
Oversee and/or implement all aspects of Child Find referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews and ensure complete compliance with state timelines.
Implement and maintain a documentation system within the IEP system (IEP Writer), PIMS and Connexus Learning Management System that captures and organizes all special education data and holds special education teachers accountable for accuracy of such data.
Co-facilitate and participate in school-based special education related meetings.
Coordinate the delivery of IEP mandated academic and related services including contracted services.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events.
Collaborate with Pearson Virtual Schools staff and the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition and dismissal.
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Oversee the instructional programming for students with exceptionalities, ensuring students make quantifiable progress on IEP goals and through their assigned curriculum.
Develop a good working knowledge of Connections Academy’s curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs.
Support all aspects of Section 504 including: conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing and implementing 504 plans and ensuring accuracy of state testing accommodations.
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff professional development activities.
Perform such other duties as assigned by the Manager of Special Education, School Leader, School Principal, supervisor, and/or corporate Assistant Director/Senior Manager of Special Education Administration Services.