IDEA Assistant Manager Special Education

Assistant Manager Of Special Education

This remote IDEA Assistant 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!

This position offers a base salary around $68,000.

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.

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 school's 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 school's 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 organization's 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.

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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.

Job Type Regular