Manager – Special Education

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

📋 Description

• Manage all facets of educational service delivery for students with special education needs.

• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, along with special education laws and procedures.

• Supervise special education processes and timelines across all educational institutions.

• Interpret and convey regulations, policies, and procedures to principals, educators, and parents.

• Create standardized special education processes, forms, and protocols.

• Maintain relationships and databases with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, and mental health clinics.

• Establish procedures for the placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-evaluation of students.

• Oversee referrals, development of 504 plans or IEPs, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews.

• Keep special education documentation in the Learning Management System.

• Conduct school-based meetings for special education.

• Coordinate IEP-mandated direct services through internal support or contracted providers.

• Supervise 504 and IEP accommodations during state testing.

• Coordinate and assist the Student Support Team process.

• Collaborate on programming from pre-referral intervention through to transition and dismissal.

• Work with parents to address inquiries and enhance student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.

• Tailor curricular options to fulfill individual student needs.

• Implement support strategies for special-needs students in a virtual setting.

• Plan, execute, and assess staff in-service activities.

• Coordinate and support summer school programs for special education students.

• Stay updated with current special education theory, research, methodology, and legislation.

• Assist with compliance related to staff certification.

• Oversee the EL Program and manage WIDA testing along with English Learner accommodations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three years of successful professional practice or administrative experience in special education, or a combination of practice and experience.

• A Master's degree in Special Education or an Administrator license is preferred.

• Must fulfill all continuing education requirements.

• In-depth knowledge of special education law and compliance.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Customer-oriented approach.

• High level of flexibility.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in technology, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.

• Experience with IDEA policy and/or Special Education administration.

• Required travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing, throughout the academic year.

• Participation in out-of-state, in-person conferences with overnight travel required.

• Availability to work occasional evening hours as necessary to support families.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition-free K–12 online public school environment.

• Eligible employee benefits available through the employer’s benefits program.

• Required travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing.

• Out-of-state in-person conferences with overnight travel.