Assistant Manager, Special Education

🕒 May 16

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 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.