Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of TEALS special education initiatives and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including IDEA mandates.

• Create, implement, and disseminate special education policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with school leadership.

• Provide support and training for staff regarding special education requirements, timelines, and departmental expectations.

• Oversee REEDs, FIEs, IEPs, progress monitoring, and documentation related to special education.

• Work together with related service providers and internal teams to guarantee that necessary services are delivered, accurately tracked, and reported.

• Organize special education assessment activities, such as STAAR Alternate 2 eligibility reviews, planning, and administration.

• Examine student and program data to ensure compliance, enhance instructional practices, and improve student outcomes.

• Supervise staff and promote collaboration among school leaders, general education staff, special education personnel, and families.

• Directly manage 20–25 full-time equivalent regular employees and/or contractors.

• Conduct interviews, hire, train, assign tasks, direct, and evaluate staff; recognize and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid Texas Special Education certification.

• Valid Principal certification.

• Residency in Texas.

• Master’s degree.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in special education teaching.

• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, compliance mandates, and instructional practices.

• Strong skills in leadership, communication, project management, and staff development.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Successful completion of required background checks.

• Ability to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Capability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours.

• Preferred: three (3) years of experience in special education administration.

• Preferred: experience in supporting self-contained special education programs.

• Preferred: familiarity with IDEA compliance, special education audits, and program monitoring.

• Preferred: experience in supporting STAAR Alternate 2 assessment administration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Virtual work arrangement.

• Professional home office work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and protection for veterans/individuals with disabilities.