Special Education Manager

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Special Education Certificate preferred Administrator

• If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of Indiana within 60 days of employment

Residency Requirements: Indiana

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The remote Special Programs Administrator provides focused oversight in assisting school-based personnel in improving the quality of teaching and learning for students in selected services of Special Education, ESL Program and Gifted Program.  

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.  

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! 

The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a REMOTE full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-430pm or as defined by the school.

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

• Implements, evaluates, and maintains instructional compliance for Special Education, English Language Learners, and Gifted classroom teachers; 

• Assists Special Programs Supervisor in evaluations and observations of classroom teachers per state requirements; Assists with the assurance that teachers working in Special Programs meet all the standards and expectations outlined in the Teacher Excellence Framework; 

• Oversees the continued development of the Special Education program from students who are eligible for ACCESS points curriculum; 

• Monitors, interprets, and determines instructional efficacy for schoolwide data reports; 

• Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” for Special Programs instruction in the virtual school setting; 

• Assists in the coordinating and implementing of department meetings; Coordinates and conducts professional development activities; 

• Demonstrates skills in data gathering and analysis, project planning and evaluation; 

• Deep understanding of instruction in reading/literacy, math and behavior interventions; 

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development