Special Education Manager at Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Compliance Monitoring, Professional Development, Data Collection, Communication Skills, Leadership, Judgment, Confidentiality, Technology Proficiency, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Parent Communication, Assessment Planning, Curriculum Programming, Training Facilitation

Industry

Description

About the Team The Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of West Virginia. At VPA West Virginia, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. In collaboration with the Head of School, Principals, and Special Education Leaders, the Special Education Manager supports the schools with compliance monitoring (document quality, timelines, data collection), provision of professional development and training, and special education programming. In addition, the Special Education Manager supports the creation of appropriate programming for transfer students by collaborating with the enrollment team and prior school to obtain documents and understand student needs. Assists in implementation of Extended School Year program and gathering student data required for state reporting. Makes and implements student centered decisions in accordance with all state laws and regulations. This is a virtual position, but in-office work may be required throughout the year. Eligibility: Open to residents of West Virginia About the Opportunity Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices for each state assigned Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students and gather existing documentation. Review Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to special education leaders and/or teachers. Assist special education leaders and/or teachers with complex parent communications as needed Monitor each school’s compliance with timelines and data collection Participate in in the Alternate Assessment decision making process to ensure a student is most appropriately assessed with an alternate assessment. Coordinate and support with alternative curriculum programming and state assessment planning Serve as a point of contact and manage supplemental program access. Partners Special Education leaders and Head of Schools to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming Collaborate with schools and the National State Reporting Team to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems Participates in trainings and meetings Perform all other job duties as assigned About You Minimum 3 years of administrative experience supporting special education services in an online model Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality. Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic. Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated. Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare. Demonstrated leadership and management ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently. Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members. Ability to work independently and contribute to a team Understanding and ability to manage confidential information Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1

Responsibilities

The Special Education Manager supports compliance monitoring, professional development, and special education programming in collaboration with school leaders. They also assist in creating appropriate programming for transfer students and ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.