Stride, Inc. · 1 day ago
Special Education Compliance Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expStride, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized education experiences for students. The Manager, Special Education Compliance is responsible for developing and implementing policies related to special education compliance, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring adherence to IDEA requirements.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and disseminate “best practices” for special education policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership
Support the school’s administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of special education programs and services. Create and maintain appropriate contact with district(s), intermediate units, and state special education leaders to ensure continued compliance of special education programs and represent the school throughout the state in meetings and trainings related to the implementation of special education programs
Collaborate with national related services team and service providers to provide services to students. Also to support full implementation of the related services database to track related services to ensure all eligible students are receiving services and that the cost of those services are reported correctly
Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED), Full Individual Evaluations (FIE), and Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs including IDEA Part B funds and compliance with all school, local, state, and federal reporting related to special education
Work with the Testing Manager and team to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing
Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs
Proactively communicate all changes in local, state and/or federal special education practices and laws to the Executive Directors and other relevant team members
Ensure that special education students are integrated in all school activities and that general education and special education teachers, and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students
Collect data for internal studies of special education. Work directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to review files, work with office staff, attend meetings, proctor assessments, provide and attend professional development meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, orientations, and face-to-face enrollment meetings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Three (3) years of special education teaching experience
Project management experience
Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms and a customer service orientation
Ability to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
Ability to apply adult instructional methods in the training and development of staff
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum and special education
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Web proficiency
Ability to travel 20% of the time to support testing, attend professional development and other meetings as needed
Ability to clear required background check
Special Education certificate
Preferred
Administrator/Principal certificate
Three years of special education administration experience
Company
Stride, Inc.
At Stride, we believe learning should fit you—your goals, your life, your future. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’re here to change the game.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2011-04-01Post Ipo Equity
2007-12-13IPO
2003-04-03Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Tony Phillips
Executive In Residence
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