[Hiring] Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

The Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program is responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of self-contained special education programs that provide academic and functional instruction aligned to students' individual needs. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, including:

• IEP implementation
• Service delivery
• Progress monitoring
• Evaluations

The position partners with school leaders, instructional staff, and related service providers to promote high-quality, compliant, and student-centered programming. Additionally, the Assistant Manager provides staff supervision, training, and guidance to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

This is a 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 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three (3) years of special education teaching experience.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and instructional practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and staff development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Successfully complete required background checks.

Requirements

• Support the implementation of TEALS special education programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IDEA requirements.
• Develop, implement, and communicate special education policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with school leadership.
• Support and train staff to ensure compliance with special education requirements, timelines, and department expectations.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of REEDs, FIEs, IEPs, progress monitoring, and special education documentation.
• Collaborate with related service providers and internal teams to ensure students receive required services and that service delivery is accurately tracked and reported.
• Coordinate special education assessment activities, including STAAR Alternate 2 eligibility review, planning, and administration.
• Analyze student and program data to support compliance, improve instructional practices, and drive positive student outcomes.
• Supervise staff and foster collaboration among school leaders, general education staff, special education staff, and families to ensure high-quality, student-centered programming.

Benefits

• This position is virtual and open to residents of Texas.

Company Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with 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.

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (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.