Special Education Manager

ACCEL Schools

1d•Remote

About The Position

In collaboration with the Head of School, Principals, and Special Education Leaders, the Special Education Manager supports the schools with compliance monitoring (document quality, timelines, data collection), provision of professional development and training, and special education programming. In addition, the Special Education Manager supports the creation of appropriate programming for transfer students by collaborating with the enrollment team and prior school to obtain documents and understand student needs. Assists in implementation of Extended School Year program and gathering student data required for state reporting. Makes and implements student centered decisions in accordance with all state laws and regulations. This is a virtual position, but in-office work may be required throughout the year.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of administrative experience supporting special education services in an online model
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.
Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Responsibilities

Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices for each state assigned
Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students and gather existing documentation.
Review Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to special education leaders and/or teachers.
Assist special education leaders and/or teachers with complex parent communications as needed
Monitor each school’s compliance with timelines and data collection
Participate in in the Alternate Assessment decision making process to ensure a student is most appropriately assessed with an alternate assessment.
Coordinate and support with alternative curriculum programming and state assessment planning
Serve as a point of contact and manage supplemental program access.
Partners Special Education leaders and Head of Schools to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
Collaborate with schools and the National State Reporting Team to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems
Participates in trainings and meetings
Perform all other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals