IDEA Manager Special Education

Stride, Inc.

3d•Remote

About The Position

This remote IDEA Manager of Special Education funded position is responsible for directing and coordinating educational, administrative and counseling activities of high school Special Education students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm central time. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ensure conformance of Special Education programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards; Help articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilize/rely heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment; Ensure that the school is meeting the needs of Special Education students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE); Interface with Special Education students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts in regards to compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations; Develop and oversee implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan. Supervise and evaluate teaching staff; Manage teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development; Manage Master and Lead Teachers and programs; Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinate with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
Five (5) years of Special Education experience
Supervisor experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
Web proficiency
Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.
Ability to clear required background check
Special Education within Texas Residency Requirements: TEXAS
Certificates and Licenses: Special Education within Texas

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Previous experience as an online Educator

Responsibilities

Ensure conformance of Special Education programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities
As needed, research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards
Help articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results
Utilize/rely heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment
Ensure that the school is meeting the needs of Special Education students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE)
Interface with Special Education students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts in regards to compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations
Develop and oversee implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Supervise and evaluate teaching staff
Manage teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development
Manage Master and Lead Teachers and programs
Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school
Coordinate with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals