Manager – Special Populations

Role Overview

• Oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for students with special education and Section 504 needs for the school
• Collaborate, serve, and engage with the school leadership team and authorizing district leaders
• Actively participate in all school functions and activities, including state testing, marketing events, and field trips, traveling as requested
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate a team of special education teachers
• Communicate with the school leader about the special education team
• Demonstrate experience with and strong understanding of state reporting systems and IEP systems
• Ability to travel to district meetings when needed
• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines
• Conduct IEP team meetings within state mandated timelines for all students with disabilities
• Implement Connections Academy special education/504 procedures and protocols
• Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP/504 mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events
• Collaborate with Pearson Virtual School staff and the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition and dismissal
• Oversee the instructional programming for students with exceptionalities, ensuring students make quantifiable progress on IEP goals and through their assigned curriculum
• Provide oversight of all aspects of Section 504 including: conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing and implementing 504 plans and ensuring accuracy of state testing accommodations
• Plan, implement, and evaluate staff professional development activities
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the School Leader, supervisor, or corporate Director of Exceptional Student Services.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field
• Degree in Special Education required
• Administrative certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Texas Special Education teacher certificate required
• Teaching experience in Special Education required
• Experience with Texas Connections Academy @ Houston strongly preferred
• Experience leading/managing a Special Education program
• Minimum of three years administrative experience preferred
• Willing to travel occasionally for testing and training
• Demonstrated expertise in special education law and compliance
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Strength with Microsoft Excel required
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong customer-focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities