Assistant Manager, 504 Program

at  Stride Inc

Job Description
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Texas Teacher Certification
Residency Requirements: TEXAS
The remote Title 1 funded position for Assistant Manager, 504 Program develops and implements policies and procedures and oversees all matters related to the 504 programs for the school. The role also assists the Manager, 504 Program with developing and implementing general academic policies and procedures and with school operations as they relate to 504 programs.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). 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 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

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

• Develop, implement, and disseminate “best practices” for 504 policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership.
• Support the school’s administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of 504 program and services.
• Create and maintain appropriate contacts with district(s), to ensure continued compliance of 504 programs.
• Collaborate in the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all 504 processes and procedures.
• Work with the Testing Team to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing.
• Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with 504 needs.
• Ensure that 504 students are integrated in all school activities and that general education and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students.
• Collect data for internal studies of 504.
• Work directly with parents and students where necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 20-30 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:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field of study
• Three (3) years of progressive 504 experience
• Two (2) years of successful experience mentoring/supervising/developing others
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; high level of general Web proficiency
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Texas Principal Certificate
• Prior formal supervisory/management experience
• T-TESS Certification

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 position is virtual.

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.
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.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

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

• Develop, implement, and disseminate “best practices” for 504 policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership.
• Support the school’s administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of 504 program and services.
• Create and maintain appropriate contacts with district(s), to ensure continued compliance of 504 programs.
• Collaborate in the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all 504 processes and procedures.
• Work with the Testing Team to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing.
• Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with 504 needs.
• Ensure that 504 students are integrated in all school activities and that general education and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students.
• Collect data for internal studies of 504.
• Work directly with parents and students where necessary