IDEA Manager Special Education

Job Description

Certificates and Licenses : Special Education within Texas

Residency Requirements : TEXAS

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 schools 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 schools 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly supervises 15 - 30 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and / or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors degree AND

Five (5) years of Special Education experience AND

Supervisor experience OR

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters degree

Previous experience as an online Educator

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Stride Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Stride Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

IVR,Program Management,Classroom Experience,Special Education,Adult Education,Salesforce,Teaching,Curriculum Development,CRM Software,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1