Assistant Manager, Special Education

Job Description:

• Support the Manager of Special Education to ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs.
• 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.
• Compliant operations with special education law and procedures at all times.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines.
• Remain compliant and conduct all tasks related to state reporting, meeting state timelines.
• Conduct IEP team meetings within state mandated timelines for all students with disabilities.
• Coordinate the delivery of IEP mandated academic and related services including contracted services.
• Oversee and/or implement all aspects of Child Find referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual reviews and re-evaluations.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field
• Degree in Special Education required
• Florida Special Education teacher certificate required
• Willing to travel occasionally for testing, marketing, and training
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in Special Education required
• Experience leading/supporting a Special Education program or parts of a Special Education program
• Minimum of three years administrative or team leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in special education law and compliance
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong customer-focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google products)
• Strength with Microsoft Excel required.

Benefits:

• Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school.
• This may require overnight travel.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.