Manager of Special Education
Company
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.
School
Summary:
Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-8 statewide during the 2016-17 school year. The school will add one high school grade per year, ultimately serving students in grades K 12. WACA is operated in partnership with the Mary M. Knight school district and under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from the Connections Academy Tumwater, Washington office, the Manager of Special Education, will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for students with special education needs. The Manager will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all district, state, and federal regulations, and collect, store, and update data and documentation in a manner that meets all compliance expectations. The Manager will assure that special education teachers are providing a comprehensive special education program that includes specially designed instruction in the least restrictive environment.
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 IEP process, communication with parents of students who have or who may have disabilities, engagement with related service providers throughout the state, and compliant operation with special education law and procedures at all times.
Work in collaboration with the school leader and the school leadership team. Collaborate to ensure that state testing accommodations for students with IEPs are provided in an accurate and well planned manner. Provide excellent customer service to the school leaders, teachers and families.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate and engage with the school leadership team.
Actively participate in all school functions, including state testing, marketing events, and field trips.
Supervise, manage and evaluate a team of special education teachers; communicate with the school leader about the special education team.
Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines.
Remain compliant and conduct all tasks related to state reporting meeting state timelines.
Remain current and knowledgeable about federal and state special education statutes, regulations, and policies.
Conduct IEP team meetings within 30 days of enrollment for all students with disabilities.
Implement Connections Academy special education procedures and protocols;
Implement 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 Child Find referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews.
Implement and maintain a documentation system within the state IEP system and Connections Learning Management System that captures and organizes all special education data;
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings;
Coordinate the delivery of IEP mandated academic and related services including contracted services.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events;
Collaborate with Pearson Blended and Online Learning staff and the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition and dismissal;
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment;
Oversee the instructional programming for students with exceptionalities, ensuring students make quantifiable progress on IEP goals and through their assigned curriculum.
Develop a good working knowledge of Connections Academy's curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs;
Provide oversight of all aspects of Section 504 including: conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing and implementing 504 plans and ensuring accuracy of state testing accommodations.
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff professional development activities;
Perform such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Director of Special Education.
Requirements
Master's' Degree
Degree in Special Education.
Washington state Special Education certification
Willing to travel occasionally for testing and training and school events
Experience in Special Education
Experience in school leadership / management.
Work onsite from Tumwater, Washington Connections Academy's office.
Expertise in special education law and compliance.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong customer-focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
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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.
School
Summary:
Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-8 statewide during the 2016-17 school year. The school will add one high school grade per year, ultimately serving students in grades K 12. WACA is operated in partnership with the Mary M. Knight school district and under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from the Connections Academy Tumwater, Washington office, the Manager of Special Education, will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for students with special education needs. The Manager will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all district, state, and federal regulations, and collect, store, and update data and documentation in a manner that meets all compliance expectations. The Manager will assure that special education teachers are providing a comprehensive special education program that includes specially designed instruction in the least restrictive environment.
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 IEP process, communication with parents of students who have or who may have disabilities, engagement with related service providers throughout the state, and compliant operation with special education law and procedures at all times.
Work in collaboration with the school leader and the school leadership team. Collaborate to ensure that state testing accommodations for students with IEPs are provided in an accurate and well planned manner. Provide excellent customer service to the school leaders, teachers and families.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate and engage with the school leadership team.
Actively participate in all school functions, including state testing, marketing events, and field trips.
Supervise, manage and evaluate a team of special education teachers; communicate with the school leader about the special education team.
Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines.
Remain compliant and conduct all tasks related to state reporting meeting state timelines.
Remain current and knowledgeable about federal and state special education statutes, regulations, and policies.
Conduct IEP team meetings within 30 days of enrollment for all students with disabilities.
Implement Connections Academy special education procedures and protocols;
Implement 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 Child Find referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews.
Implement and maintain a documentation system within the state IEP system and Connections Learning Management System that captures and organizes all special education data;
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings;
Coordinate the delivery of IEP mandated academic and related services including contracted services.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events;
Collaborate with Pearson Blended and Online Learning staff and the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition and dismissal;
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment;
Oversee the instructional programming for students with exceptionalities, ensuring students make quantifiable progress on IEP goals and through their assigned curriculum.
Develop a good working knowledge of Connections Academy's curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs;
Provide oversight of all aspects of Section 504 including: conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing and implementing 504 plans and ensuring accuracy of state testing accommodations.
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff professional development activities;
Perform such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Director of Special Education.
Requirements
Master's' Degree
Degree in Special Education.
Washington state Special Education certification
Willing to travel occasionally for testing and training and school events
Experience in Special Education
Experience in school leadership / management.
Work onsite from Tumwater, Washington Connections Academy's office.
Expertise in special education law and compliance.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong customer-focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
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ul) id=ConnectionsAcademyHeader>Connections Academy
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ul) id=HelpfulLinksHeader>Helpful Links
Find A School
School Log In
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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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