Manager of Specialized Instruction at Maya Angelou PCS SY

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The Manager of Specialized Instruction provides leadership, vision, and direct support for all aspects of specialized instruction across the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools network. This role ensures high‑quality, compliant, and inclusive special education services that meet the diverse needs of all learners while strengthening instructional excellence and collaboration between general and special education.

The Manager of Specialized Instruction serves as a member of the School‑Based Leadership Team, reporting jointly to the Chief of Schools Team and the Principal of the High School, and provides coaching and oversight to all special education staff. The Manager supervises the Lead Case Manager at the Young Adult Learning Center (YALC) to ensure alignment of systems, compliance, and instructional practices across campuses.

This position plays a critical role in creating equitable access for all students and in cultivating a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement among teachers and support staff.

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide direct leadership and management of all specialized instruction, compliance, and intervention programming at the Maya Angelou HS and serve as the LEA rep across the charter network.
• Serve as a key member of the School‑Based Leadership Team, collaborating with Assistant Principals, Deans, and instructional leaders to align systems of support, accountability, and student intervention.
• Ensure all components of IDEA, OSSE, and PCSB requirements are implemented with fidelity and documented accurately.
• Collaborate and support the Lead Case Manager at YALC to ensure consistent execution of policies, procedures, and compliance expectations across campuses.
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Team to ensure accurate identification, intake, and documentation of all students with IEPs and 504 plans during enrollment and throughout the year.
• Support the recruitment, screening, and onboarding of SPED teachers, case managers, and instructional aides under the guidance of the Principal.
• Foster a positive, growth‑oriented culture within the SPED department, modeling professionalism, accountability, and collaboration across teams.
• Use progress monitoring and data analysis to identify student needs, guide intervention planning, and evaluate the effectiveness of supports.
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to align MTSS practices with specialized instruction, ensuring equitable access and consistent execution across campuses.

• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to SPED teachers, case managers, and instructional support staff to improve instructional quality and compliance.
• Lead professional learning on differentiation, accommodations, progress monitoring, co‑teaching, and inclusion best practices.
• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and observations, providing actionable feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Ensure effective implementation of self‑contained and inclusion instructional models, maintaining consistent expectations…