IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education Compliance

Stride, Inc.

Austin, Texas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Certification, Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Disciplinary Action, Education Regulations, English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL), Financial Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, People Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Special Education, Special Needs, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, eLearning

LOCATION

Austin, Texas

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Description

SUMMARY: The IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education Inclusion is an IDEA funded position that supports the development, coordination, and implementation of the school's special education programs, ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal requirements. Working under the direction of the IDEA Special Education Manager this role helps oversee special education processes, supports teachers and staff, and assists in maintaining high‑quality academic programs for students with disabilities. Responsibilities may include supervision of staff, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and support for general academic operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

* Assist in developing, implementing, and disseminating best practices for special education policies and procedures.

* Support administrators and teachers in training and implementing special education programs and services.

* Support the curriculum needs of unique learning outlined in Individual Education Plans for students supported under special education.

* Maintain communication with districts, intermediate units, and state leaders to support compliance and program quality.

* Support the development, compliance, and maintenance of required special education documents (e.g., Review of Existing Data (RED), Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Eligibility Group Summary (MEEGS), and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)).

* Assist in ensuring fiscal compliance for special education programs, including adherence to IDEA Part B requirements and related reporting.

* Coordinate with testing staff to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided during state testing.

* Interface with teachers, students, and families regarding academic, behavioral, and special education concerns; support timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs.

* Work directly with parents and students (both general and special education) as needed to resolve concerns and improve outcomes.

* Support alignment of educational programs to state and local standards; assist with development and implementation of the Student Achievement Improvement Plan. * Help articulate the school's mission and vision to stakeholders and utilize communication practices suitable for a predominantly virtual environment.

* Communicate changes in special education practices and laws to school leadership and staff in a timely manner.

* Promote integration of special education students in all school activities and foster collaboration between general and special education teachers and administrators.

* Assist with supervision, coaching, and evaluation of special education staff and contractors; support professional development aligned to needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 30-40 Full‑time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors, primarily Special Education Inclusion teachers grades 3-12 who are providing support within the general education setting (inclusion). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree; three (3) years of special education teaching experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Strong interpersonal skills with in‑person and virtual communication methods; customer service orientation.

* Ability to interpret data to support academic and behavioral decisions.

* Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online learning systems; web proficiency.

* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within/between assigned areas for meetings, PD, and school activities.

* Ability to clear required background check.

Certificates and Licenses:

* Special Education Teacher Certification (EC-12)

* Ability to obtain state administrative/leadership license if required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Previous supervisory or teacher‑leadership experience

* Additional certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary (Math/Science/Language Arts)

* Master's degree

* Supervisory certificate or administrative credential

* ESL certification and/or reading or math specialist endorsement

* Experience in special education admini

IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education Compliance

Stride, Inc.

Austin, Texas

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Stride, Inc.

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