[Hiring] Assistant Manager of Special Education @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working from our office or your home office, the Assistant Manager of Special Education will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Assistant 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 Assistant 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
• Maintaining student data
• Communicating with parents
• Locating and contracting with service providers throughout the state
• Ensuring compliance with special education law and procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification with full approval or endorsement in at least one area of special education from Missouri Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE)
• Three years of successful professional practice or experience in special education
• Approval as a Missouri Manager of Special Education or the ability to obtain approval
• Approval as a Transition Coordinator preferred
• Must meet all continuing education requirements as defined by MDE
• 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 and Google Suite products)
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Requirements

• Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel

Benefits

• Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Career Benefits - Connections Academy