Manager – Special Education

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🌲 Oregon – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote

💵 $75k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Connections Academy

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

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

• Oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for students with special education needs • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and special education law and procedures • Monitor special education processes and timelines across all schools • Interpret and communicate regulations, policies, and procedures to principals, teachers, and parents • Develop standardized special education processes, forms, and protocols • Maintain relationships and databases involving school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, and mental health clinics • Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-evaluation of students • Oversee referrals, 504 or IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews • Maintain special education documentation in the Learning Management System • Conduct school-based special education meetings • Coordinate IEP-mandated direct services through in-house support or contracted providers • Oversee 504 and IEP accommodations during state testing • Coordinate and support the Student Support Team process • Collaborate on programming from pre-referral intervention through transition and dismissal • Work with parents to answer questions and maximize student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment • Adapt curricular options to meet individual student needs • Introduce support methods for special-needs students in a virtual environment • Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities • Coordinate and support summer school offerings for special education students • Maintain current knowledge of special education theory, research, methodology, and legislation • Assist with staff certification compliance • Oversee the EL Program and coordinate WIDA testing and English Learner accommodations • Perform other duties assigned by the School Leader

🎯 Requirements

• Three years of successful professional practice or administrative experience in special education, or a combination of practice and experience • Masters in SPED or Administrator license preferred • Must meet all continuing education requirements • Expertise in special education law and compliance • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Customer-focused approach • High degree of flexibility • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment • Technologically proficient, especially with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products • Experience in IDEA policy and/or Special Education administration • Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing, required throughout the school year • Out-of-state, in-person conferences and overnight travel required • Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families

🏖️ Benefits

• Tuition-free K–12 online public school environment • Eligible employee benefits available through the employer’s benefits program • Required travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing • Out-of-state in-person conferences with overnight travel