Special Education Regional Manager

SPECIAL EDUCATION REGIONAL MANAGER

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.

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: Detroit, MI or within a 40-mile radius. This position will also require travel to Coloumbus, OH and Flint, MI. 

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.

Performance Responsibilities:

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 the supervision of 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 in the coordination of parental activities, including meetings
8. Attend IEP meetings and other student-centered meetings as necessary to resolve issues and ensure the appropriate development and implementation of programs and services
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the state and district special education policies and procedures
10. Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and district reports and grants as necessary
11. Assist in the training and development of Section 504 managers/coordinators and data collection of Section 504 scholars 
12. Assist in the coordination of activities between special services personnel and the MTSS tea