Assistant Special Education Manager

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🌾 Iowa – Remote

🌾 Iowa – 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

• Ensure that the school provides appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs • Manage the pre-referral and IEP processes • Maintain student data • Communicate with parents • Ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times • Manage the implementation of the school’s IDEA procedures, including IEP development, placement, evaluation and re-evaluation of students with disabilities • Maintain documentation within the IEP program and the Education Management System • Manage the enrollment process for students with IEPs • Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP mandated services to students • Communicate and consult with all teachers and Learning Coaches regarding the instructional program for students with disabilities • Writing initial special education evaluations and conducting initial evaluation meetings • Attending IEP meetings as District Rep • Routinely review IEPs for compliance alignment • Manage a small caseload of students as needed • Assist in the development and proper implementation of IEP or 504 plan mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events • Communicate directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions • Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy’s curricular options

🎯 Requirements

• Reside in Iowa • Master’s Degree in Special Education (preferred) • Iowa Administrative Certification (preferred) • Evidence of special education team leadership • Iowa Special Education Certification • A minimum of 3 to 5 years fulltime successful special education teaching experience • Knowledge of special education law and compliance • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Customer focused approach • High degree of flexibility • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment • Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products) • Occasional travel (less than 10%)

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer