Special Education Manager

Required Certificates and Licenses: Special Education Certificate preferred Administrator

• If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of Indiana within 60 days of employment

Residency Requirements: Indiana

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The remote Special Programs Administrator provides focused oversight in assisting school-based personnel in improving the quality of teaching and learning for students in selected services of Special Education, ESL Program and Gifted Program.  

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. 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, Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! 

The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) 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!

This is a REMOTE full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-430pm or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

• Implements, evaluates, and maintains instructional compliance for Special Education, English Language Learners, and Gifted classroom teachers; 

• Assists Special Programs Supervisor in evaluations and observations of classroom teachers per state requirements; Assists with the assurance that teachers working in Special Programs meet all the standards and expectations outlined in the Teacher Excellence Framework; 

• Oversees the continued development of the Special Education program from students who are eligible for ACCESS points curriculum; 

• Monitors, interprets, and determines instructional efficacy for schoolwide data reports; 

• Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” for Special Programs instruction in the virtual school setting; 

• Assists in the coordinating and implementing of department meetings; Coordinates and conducts professional development activities; 

• Demonstrates skills in data gathering and analysis, project planning and evaluation; 

• Deep understanding of instruction in reading/literacy, math and behavior interventions; 

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards; 

• Serves as liaison between school and other agencies, including participation in agency meetings, hearings and resolutions; 

• Works with Testing Coordinator to facilitate appropriate assessments; 

• Assists grade level principals in daily duties required to keep the department functioning and compliant; 

• Assists with parent and student concerns and issues; 

• Assists with projects as directed by the Special Programs Manager; 

• Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed; 

• Actively participates in all school leadership team meetings assigned; 

• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment. 

• Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Under the guidance of the Special Programs Manager, this position could directly supervise 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. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field AND 

• A minimum of five years in Special Education AND 

• Ability to clear required background check 

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency 

• Excellent communication and time management skills 

• Previous experience as an online educator for a minimum of one year 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Advanced proficiency with various computer-based software (SIS, Graphing Tools, Data Dashboards, Microsoft) 

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This is a home-based position  

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.