Special Education Regional Manager ($2,000 Sign-On Bonus)

SPECIAL EDUCATION REGIONAL MANAGER
($2,000 Sign On Bonus)

The Opportunity: The Special Education Regional Manager will support a range of programs and services provided by Phalen Leadership Academies, special education services including Response to Intervention (RTI), Dyslexia, and Section 504. The Special Education Regional Manager supports the Special Populations Director in the operation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of programs and services in compliance with federal and state laws and administrative rules, as well as PLA policies and procedures. 
Work with all certificated and non-certificated personnel associated with pupil services to improve and facilitate service and support to all scholars with a disability.

The Special Education Regional Manager works closely with the School Leadership and teacher to integrate general and special education services and works interdependently across programs and departments to align practices, staffing, and professional learning, budget, and processes for streamlined and efficient use of the district’s resources to support increased student academic achievement. 

LOCATION: Hybrid - The ideal candidate should live within the state of IN. 

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• 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.

1. 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;
2. Coordinate and facilitate Interdisciplinary/SPED meetings at assigned buildings to:
   1. ensure compliance with federal and state law
   2. regulation and district policy
   3. regulation and all related monitoring and corrective action
3. Supervise and evaluate the job performance of related service personnel, providing direction and assistance for improvement.
4. Assist in supervising special education teachers and aides, as necessary, and provide direction and assistance for improvement.
5. Work cooperatively with building principals and district administrators to resolve issues and ensure the effective and efficient provision of special populations programs and services.
6. Coordinate staff development for special services personnel, including MTSS members, related services providers, teachers, and aides
7. Communicate frequently and clearly with parents, guardians, and caregivers. 
   1. Resolve problems and respond to parental requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion. 
   2. Participate