Special Education Regional Manager

Phalen Leadership Academies•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Special Education Regional Manager will support a range of programs and services provided by Phalen Leadership Academies, special education services including Response to Intervention (RTI), Dyslexia, and Section 504. The Special Education Regional Manager supports the Special Populations Director in the operation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of programs and services in compliance with federal and state laws and administrative rules, as well as, PLA policies and procedures. The Special Education Regional Manager works closely with the School Leadership and teacher to integrate general and special education services and works interdependently across programs and departments to align practices, staffing, and professional learning, budget, and processes for streamlined and efficient use of the district’s resources to support increased student academic achievement. LOCATION: Columbus, OH, or within a 40-mile radius. This position will also require travel to Detroit and Flint, MI.

Requirements

Five (5) years of teaching experience with a specialization in Special Education
Valid teaching license with SPED endorsement
Experience with Special Education Law required
Supervisors Certification (varies per state)
Experience working in an in-person and virtual classroom environment
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, special education law, and research related to best practices.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination and supervision of activities of special education teachers and support staff, related service providers, and other special services personnel to ensure compliance in the areas of referral evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation, and effective and efficient provision of programs and services for scholars with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
Coordinate and facilitate Interdisciplinary/SPED meetings at assigned buildings to: ensure compliance with federal and state law regulation and district policy regulation and all related monitoring and corrective action
Supervise and evaluate the job performance of related service personnel, providing direction and assistance for improvement.
Assist in the supervision of special education teachers and aides, as necessary, and provide direction and assistance for improvement
Work cooperatively with building principals and district administrators to resolve issues and ensure the effective and efficient provision of special populations programs and services
Coordinate staff development for special services personnel, including MTSS members, related services providers, teachers and aides
Communicate frequently and clearly with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Resolve problems and respond to parental requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion.
Participate in the coordination of parental activities, including meetings
Attend IEP meetings and other student-centered meetings as necessary to resolve issues and ensure the appropriate development and implementation of programs and services
Demonstrate knowledge of the state and district special education policies and procedures
Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and district reports and grants as necessary
Assist in the training and development of Section 504 managers/coordinators and data collection of Section 504 scholars
Assist in the coordination of activities between special services personnel and the MTSS team to ensure effective general education interventions
Assist in the coordination of activities and data collection of the federal mandate of SEA 217-Dyslexia
Assist in the coordination of efficient allocation of materials and supplies
Maintain positive relationships with building administration, parents, other personnel, and scholars in the buildings
Work directly with the Special Populations Director to ensure assigned buildings maintain 100% compliance with federal and state special education law, support with compliance training, and direct coaching to personnel when needed
Conducts training specific to scholars with disabilities (SWD)
New teacher training
Ongoing professional development
Informs building-based special education personnel and administrators of the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, annual Case Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, Move-In Conferences, Manifestations, Case Conferences, and Progress on Goals
Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as district special education policies and procedures
Manages the status of the Special Education Database