Manager Of Special Education

Manager Of Special Education

Title:

Special Education Program Manager

Category:
Classified

Work Year: 12 months

Employment Type:

Full Time

Starting Range: $98,031.

FLSA:
Exempt

Supervisor:
Director of Teaching and Learning

JOB GOALS:
The Special Education Program Manager will provide direct services to students in the District's Special Education Programs by serving as the LEA representative in IEP meetings and ensuring compliance with IEP goals and supports. Additionally, they will perform any combination of the following tasks to assist the staff of the special education department in facilitation and collaboration with general education staff, teachers, administrators to ensure students with disabilities are receiving educational benefits.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

Serve as a liaison to schools in regards to special education policies and practices

Support and coach staff in the development of programming options within the schools to meet individual student needs and to increase access to the universal curriculum

Develop and maintain compliance with SPED caseloads

Serve as LEA representative in IEP meetings.

Participate in and/or facilitate special education related meetings with students, families, staff, and service providers.

Support and train staff in developing and writing high quality and legally compliant IEPs

Assist district administration with developing the master schedule in regards to special education programming

Conduct program needs analysis and serve as subject matter expert to collaborate with other departments on developing procedures and practices to service students with disabilities.

Develop and conduct district wide specialized training for staff.

Develop and monitor district wide program implementation, instructional materials, and curriculum materials

Analyze student data to review achievement and evaluate effectiveness of instruction for students with disabilities.

Model lessons and coach best instructional practices using UDL strategies

Provide strategic and direct coaching support for teachers

Provide special education leadership to campus working in partnership with school administration

Build teacher capacity to effectively and efficiently manage their caseload

Work in conjunction with special education teachers to ensure the needs of students are met according to IEP development.

Be responsive to campus needs in scientifically research-based programs and methodologies.

Assist with decision-making regarding statewide assessment participation of students with disabilities

Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisor, principals, teachers, and parents

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy

Participate in staff development activities to improve skills related to job assignment

Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations

Coordinate and schedule required ARD/IEP meetings

Review IEP paperwork prior to ARDs and assist as necessary.

Ensures all school sites strictly adhere to state mandates and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Allocates department funds, secures resources, develops and oversees budget for specialized programs.

Lead, hire, and evaluate specialized staff including SPED teachers, program specialists, paraprofessionals, speech pathologists, and school psychologists

Aligns SPED goals with the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to ensure equitable access to education.

-Oversee highly complex or high-risk IEP cases and represent the administration during contentious parent-district meetings.

Manage allocation of local, state, and federal funding sources for special services and alternative non-public agency programs.

Ensure strict alignment of school-level operations with state and federal laws, managing data integrity via the Special Education Information System (SEIS)

Builds the infrastructure, ensures legal compliance, and manages the funding for students transitioning into adulthood

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Valid California Administrative Services Credential

Master's Degree in Special Education or related field preferred

At least 3 years of educational experience as an administrator over special education, a special education TOSA or a special education teacher

Knowledge of SEIS preferred

3 letters of recommendation

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Research-based practices of effective, visionary leadership;

Principles and practices of effective presentation and facilitation techniques, styles and skills;

Principles and practices of engaging, rigorous and stimulating professional development activities;

California's accountability system;

Standardized testing and…