Manager of Special Education
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Summary:
Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K 12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy,International Connections Academy, and Pearson Connexus. In 2017, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad, and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2017. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun for the third consecutive year and a 2013 Best Place to Work by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Position
Summary:
Working at an office in Anita, Iowa, the Manager of Special Education, who reports to the School Principal, will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and data are being collected, stored, and updated in a manner that meets all compliance expectations.
The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs. This will include management of the pre-referral and IEP processes, maintain student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Manager of Special Education may also have a reduced teaching load.
Responsibilities:
Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents so as to ensure compliance.
Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures.
Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.
Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.
Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data.
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings.
Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events.
Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required.
Collaborate with Headquarters staff in Baltimore and members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal.
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and also are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Develop a good working knowledge of Connections Academy's curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs. Introduce new ways of supporting special needs students in a virtual environment. Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities
Performs such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Director of Special Education
Requirements
Masters' Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Special Education Credential in Iowa
Supervisor certification required
Expertise in special education law and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Occasional travel
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Experience with contract negotiations
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Summary:
Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K 12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy,International Connections Academy, and Pearson Connexus. In 2017, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad, and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2017. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun for the third consecutive year and a 2013 Best Place to Work by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Position
Summary:
Working at an office in Anita, Iowa, the Manager of Special Education, who reports to the School Principal, will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and data are being collected, stored, and updated in a manner that meets all compliance expectations.
The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs. This will include management of the pre-referral and IEP processes, maintain student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Manager of Special Education may also have a reduced teaching load.
Responsibilities:
Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents so as to ensure compliance.
Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures.
Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.
Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.
Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data.
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings.
Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events.
Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required.
Collaborate with Headquarters staff in Baltimore and members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal.
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and also are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Develop a good working knowledge of Connections Academy's curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs. Introduce new ways of supporting special needs students in a virtual environment. Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities
Performs such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Director of Special Education
Requirements
Masters' Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Special Education Credential in Iowa
Supervisor certification required
Expertise in special education law and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Occasional travel
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Experience with contract negotiations
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ul) id=OurSiteHeader>Our Site
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Curriculum
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ul) id=ConnectionsAcademyHeader>Connections Academy
Careers
News
About Us
Contact Us
ul) id=HelpfulLinksHeader>Helpful Links
Find A School
School Log In
Request Information
Find an Event
Email Signup
FAQs
ul) id=OtherOfferingsHeader>Other Offerings
International Connections Academy
Nexus Academy
Connections Learning
Social
Connections Academy Blog
1001 Fleet Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-800-382-6010
Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by AdvancED.
Read About Our Accreditation
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseNondiscrimination PolicyAccessibility 2015 Connections Education LLC. All rights reserved.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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