Requisition Number 18-0323
Title Manager, Special Programs
City Baton Rouge State LA

Description
***Must work in Baton Rouge, LA office 3 days per week***

K¹² is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K¹² a great place to work.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Advanced Learner Program

• Help identify students who will participate in the programs (advanced learner, ESL, etc.)

• Create and distribute a survey for parents at the beginning of the year and at the end of the year to help measure the success of the programs.

• Send out monthly newsletters that will offer teaching tips, web sites, Elluminate sessions and other ideas to help the families.

• Develop enrichment activities for the core subjects that coincide with the K12 curriculum

• Provide networking for parents and students through the Community Board, Yahoo chats, Elluminate sessions and regional gatherings/outings. Work with other teaching staff to support these activities. Empower parents to set up their own regional get-togethers.

• Help connect students to State wide community resources.

• Assist regular education teachers with writing specific goals and activities.

• Establish office hours and hours by appointment to assist students and parents with additional concerns/questions.

• Assist the regular education teachers

• Gather and provide requested data for administrators

• Address all parent concerns and communications

• With approval by the Head of School and/or Board of Trustees, design and implement policies, processes, and procedures.

• Complete intake process for referrals and identified applicants

• Communicate regularly (at least 1x per month via phone and weekly via email) with families to provide ongoing support

• Coordinate testing materials with Testing Coordinator

• Evaluate results of tests to determine future program eligibility and communicate the results with parents

• Attend conferences/workshops regarding ESL updates recommended and approved by Manager of Federal Programs
Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must work from the office in Baton Rouge, LA 3 days per week
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Strong virtual organizational skills
• Ability to be a team leader
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.