Special Education Compliance Manager

Manager, Special Education Compliance

The Manager, Special Education Compliance develops and implements policies and procedures and oversees all matters related to special education compliance for the school. The role also assists the school instructional administrative team with developing and implementing general academic policies and procedures that align with requirements of IDEA. This role also collaborates with all special programs, school operations, and other departments regularly.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). 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. Join us!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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
• Collaborate with national related services team and service providers to provide services to students. Also to 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 Existing Evaluation Data (REED), Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), 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 Executive Directors and other relevant team members
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to review files, work with office staff, attend meetings, proctor assessments, provide and attend professional development meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, orientations, and face-to-face enrollment meetings

Directly supervises 20+ 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.

Special Education

This is a remote, home-based position.

Regular

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.

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.