Special Education Compliance Manager

Stride K12

127d • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Special Education Compliance develops and implements policies and procedures and oversees all matters related to special education compliance for the school. The role also assists the school instructional administrative team with developing and implementing general academic policies and procedures that align with requirements of IDEA. This role also collaborates with all special programs, school operations, and other departments regularly. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families 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, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). 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!

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Three (3) years of special education teaching experience
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms and a customer service orientation
• Ability to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
• Ability to apply adult instructional methods in the training and development of staff
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
• Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques
• Ability to clear required background check

Nice To Haves

• Principal certificate
• Three years of special education administration experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and disseminate 'best practices' for special education policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership
• Support the school's administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of special education programs and services
• Create and maintain appropriate contact with district(s), intermediate units, and state special education leaders to ensure continued compliance of special education programs
• Collaborate with national related services team and service providers to provide services to students
• Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED), Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), and Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
• Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs including IDEA Part B funds and compliance with all school, local, state, and federal reporting related to special education
• Work with the Testing Manager and team to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing
• Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs
• Proactively communicate all changes in local, state and/or federal special education practices and laws to the Executive Directors and other relevant team members
• Ensure that special education students are integrated in all school activities and that general education and special education teachers, and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students
• Collect data for internal studies of special education
• Work directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to review files, work with office staff, attend meetings, proctor assessments, provide and attend professional development meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, orientations, and face-to-face enrollment meetings

Benefits

• Remote work environment
• Full-time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree