Phalen Leadership Academies · 19 hours ago
Special Education Regional Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPhalen Leadership Academies is a transformative education nonprofit that provides a range of resources and programs. The Special Education Regional Manager will oversee special education services, ensuring compliance with laws and district policies while supporting the integration of general and special education services to enhance student achievement.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Assist with coordination and supervision of activities of special education teachers and support staff, related service providers, and other special services personnel to ensure compliance in the areas of referral evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation, and effective and efficient provision of programs and services for scholars with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
Coordinate and facilitate Interdisciplinary/SPED meetings at assigned buildings to:
Ensure compliance with federal and state law
Regulation and district policy
Regulation and all related monitoring and corrective action
Supervise and evaluate the job performance of related service personnel, providing direction and assistance for improvement
Assist in the supervision of special education teachers and aides, as necessary, and provide direction and assistance for improvement
Work cooperatively with building principals and district administrators to resolve issues and ensure the effective and efficient provision of special populations programs and services
Coordinate staff development for special services personnel, including MTSS members, related services providers, teachers and aides
Communicate frequently and clearly with parents, guardians, and caregivers
Resolve problems and respond to parental requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion
Participate in the coordination of parental activities, including meetings
Attend IEP meetings and other student-centered meetings as necessary to resolve issues and ensure the appropriate development and implementation of programs and services
Demonstrate knowledge of the state and district special education policies and procedures
Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and district reports and grants as necessary
Assist in the training and development of Section 504 managers/coordinators and data collection of Section 504 scholars
Assist in the coordination of activities between special services personnel and the MTSS team to ensure effective general education interventions
Assist in the coordination of activities and data collection of the federal mandate of SEA 217-Dyslexia
Assist in the coordination of efficient allocation of materials and supplies
Maintain positive relationships with building administration, parents, other personnel, and scholars in the buildings
Work directly with the Special Populations Director to ensure assigned buildings maintain 100% compliance with federal and state special education law, support with compliance training, and direct coaching to personnel when needed
Conducts training specific to scholars with disabilities (SWD)
New teacher training
Ongoing professional development
Informs building-based special education personnel and administrators of the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, annual Case Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, Move-In Conferences, Manifestations, Case Conferences, and Progress on Goals
Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as district special education policies and procedures
Manages the status of the Special Education Database
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of teaching experience with a specialization in Special Education
Valid teaching license with SPED endorsement
Experience with Special Education Law required
Supervisors Certification (varies per state)
Experience working in an in-person and virtual classroom environment
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, special education law, and research related to best practices
Company
Phalen Leadership Academies
PLA is a nonprofit school turnaround operator with a network of high quality, tuition-free public and charter schools.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Glick Philanthropies
2023-07-05Grant
Leadership Team
Earl Martin Phalen
Founder and CEO
Jonika Smith
Talent Acquisition Partner
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