Requisition Number 19-3730
Title Nationwide- Manager, Special Programs
City Herndon State VA

Description
Manager, Special Programs
K12 believes in education for everyone. We provide families 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

We are currently seeking to create a pipeline of applicants that would be good additions to our schools as a Manager, Special Programs for the 2019-20 school year and beyond. Applicants will be screened through our executive recruiting function and asked to provide their location preferences by region and/or State s and their ability to relocate. You will be eligible to apply to specific positions when posted but also be proactively considered ahead of open roles.
A Manager, Special Programs...

• Develops, implements, and disseminates "best practices" for all special population programs including, Special Education, Advanced Learners (ALP), English Language Learners (ELL), Response to Intervention (RTI) and 504 and policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership;
• Supports the school's administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of special education program and services, ALP, ELL, RTI and 504;
• Supports Academic Administrators in the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and 504 programs;
• Creates and maintains appropriate contacts with district(s), intermediate units, and State special education leaders in order 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 programs;
• Develops contracts with service providers to provide related services to students and supports full implementation of the related services database to track related services in order to ensure all eligible students are receiving services and that the costs of those services are verified and are reported correctly;
• Oversees the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all eligibility and reevaluation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP);
• Ensures compliance of special programs including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance with all school, local, State , and federal reporting related to special education, ALP, ELL, RTI and 504;
• Collaborates with Resident Districts and local District personnel in the implementation of individualized education plans, related services, transition, and compliancy needs;
• Directs the Open Enrollment costing processes;
• Demonstrates knowledge of innovative and researched-based methodologies used to instruct students with disabilities in virtual environment;
• Supports and engages learners' families by responding to their concerns in a timely manner, through regular communication; Connects them to State wide/community resources; Maintains regular office hours and schedules appointments as needed to assist students and parents with additional concerns/questions;
• Participates as Local Education Agency (LEA)/District Representative on IEP Team Meetings;
• Ensures 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;
• Collects data for internal studies of special education, ALP, ELL, RTI and 504;
• Works directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 10-15 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) employees and/or contractors, e.g. Special Education Teachers, Lead Teachers, coordinators and other instructional and support staff. 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
  

IS K12 RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Do you communicate well?
• Can you build customer confidence?
• Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
• Is your manner honest and straightforward?
• Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
• Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements <
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or Education Administration AND
• Three (3) years of professional experience in Special Education OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: State Specific Special Education Teaching Certification and/or State Specific Academic Administrator License

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job

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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, age, disability or genetics.

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