[Hiring] Manager, State Compensatory Education @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

This position is funded by State Compensatory Education funds. The primary purpose is to manage the state compensatory education positions to support at-risk students and facilitate the success of students by monitoring the effectiveness of staff and programs under state compensatory education.

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!

Essential Functions

• Manage, develop, and evaluate positions, programs, and materials funded by state compensatory education funds to ensure alignment with the budget and state law.
• Provide coaching to instructional staff who are providing intervention instruction to assigned students.
• Meet with vendors for potential programs and compare to identify appropriate programs or materials that are reasonable and necessary for the SCE program.
• Use data to identify needs of at-risk students.
• Collaborate with school staff and committees to make decisions about the SCE program and ensure alignment of programs with the basic instructional requirements.
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs through data tracking and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of SCE programs with Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Complete evaluations of assigned staff as part of program effectiveness review.
• Support implementation of SCE programs, such as intervention curriculum programs.

THIS POSITION MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE SCE PROGRAM.

• Duties this position may not perform:
  • Duties related to testing, such as test administration.
  • Perform legislatively mandated duties or activities that are specifically allocated to a regular education position, such as acting as a campus principal.
  • Participate in activities or perform duties that would supplement anything other than the regular education program, such as parent/family liaison.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree AND
• Three (3) years of related experience including managing a team OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Teaching Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State (TX) education regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to project manage, adhere to timelines and due dates, and organize data effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Texas reporting structure and laws regarding state funding.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency; Proficiency using a student information system and/or similar type of database software.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time, as required for training, school-wide professional development and as needed basis.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Work Environment

• This is a home-based position with some travel required.

Job Type

Regular

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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.