Special Programs Academic Manager

Role Overview

• 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 and represent the school throughout the state in meetings and trainings related to the implementation of special education programs
• Develop contracts with service providers to provide related services to students and support full implementation of the related services database to track related services to ensure all eligible students are receiving services and that the cost of those services are reported correctly
• 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 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 Head of School
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of special education teaching experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms and a customer service orientation
• Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
• Able 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; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum and special education.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Professional development opportunities.