Manager – Special Populations

🕒 April 2

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – 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

• Oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for students with special education and Section 504 needs for the school • Collaborate, serve, and engage with the school leadership team and authorizing district leaders • Actively participate in all school functions and activities, including state testing, marketing events, and field trips, traveling as requested • Supervise, manage, and evaluate a team of special education teachers • Communicate with the school leader about the special education team • Demonstrate experience with and strong understanding of state reporting systems and IEP systems • Ability to travel to district meetings when needed • Ensure compliance with federal and state special education processes and timelines • Conduct IEP team meetings within state mandated timelines for all students with disabilities • Implement Connections Academy special education/504 procedures and protocols • Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP/504 mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events • Collaborate with Pearson Virtual School staff and the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition and dismissal • Oversee the instructional programming for students with exceptionalities, ensuring students make quantifiable progress on IEP goals and through their assigned curriculum • Provide oversight of all aspects of Section 504 including: conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing and implementing 504 plans and ensuring accuracy of state testing accommodations • Plan, implement, and evaluate staff professional development activities • Perform such other duties as assigned by the School Leader, supervisor, or corporate Director of Exceptional Student Services.

🎯 Requirements

• Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field • Degree in Special Education required • Administrative certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain • Texas Special Education teacher certificate required • Teaching experience in Special Education required • Experience with Texas Connections Academy @ Houston strongly preferred • Experience leading/managing a Special Education program • Minimum of three years administrative experience preferred • Willing to travel occasionally for testing and training • Demonstrated expertise in special education law and compliance • Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite) • Strength with Microsoft Excel required • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Strong customer-focused approach • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities