Special Education Manager

Stride K12

256d • Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Manager is responsible for leading and managing areas of business operations within the school, focusing on the development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies that support business objectives. This role involves creating and tracking key performance metrics, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with special education programs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of related professional experience, and 3+ years of supervisory experience. The Special Education Manager will also assist the Head of School with general academic policies and procedures and school operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of special education teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms.
• Ability to read data and determine necessary steps to assist students academically and behaviorally.
• Ability to apply adult instructional methods in training and development of staff.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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 compliance of special education programs.
• Develop contracts with service providers to provide related services to students and support the implementation of the related services database.
• Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all Review of Exiting Data (RED), Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS), and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs including IDEA Part B funds.
• Work with the Testing Manager to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing.
• Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs.
• Communicate changes in local, state, and federal special education practices and laws to the Head of School.
• Ensure integration of special education students in all school activities and collaboration between general education and special education staff.
• Collect data for internal studies of special education and work directly with parents and students.

What This Job Offers

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