Director, Special Programs
Stellar VirtualAbout the role
About Us
Stellar Virtual was founded in 2019 with one school in Texas. We serve parents of K-12 students, unhappy with their current school, or needing an at-home/flexible learning environment. Today, Stellar Virtual has grown to six schools across three states: Texas, Arizona, and Indiana. Stellar Virtual is committed to going above and beyond for our virtual families.
Our Promise
Empowering families with the choice of a high-quality virtual school with dedicated staff focused on student outcomes and an exceptional customer experience, our program will enable students to thrive and unleash their full potential.
Our Mission
Empowering Families. Unleashing Potential.
Our Core Values
Stellar Virtual has five core values that shape and define our organization’s culture across all programs and locations. Each establishes a shared sense of purpose and creates a cohesive environment where everyone can feel connected to the mission.
Go the Extra Mile (Go): Customer Service is everyone’s job.
Make Your Motion Matter (Make): Prioritize, focus, and support Stellar Virtual goals.
Kids First, Always (Kids): Our actions, decisions, and behaviors are always grounded by those we serve, students and their families.
Respect: Assume positive intent with our students, families, and colleagues.
Create, Collaborate, & Communicate (the Cs): Demonstrate the skills we want our students to learn.
We remember our values with this phrase:
Go Make Kids Respect the Cs!
Our core values promote a culture of identity, safety, and trust. When a company consistently adheres to its values, it builds credibility with employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders to anchor Stellar Virtual's long-term vision and strategic goals.
Technology Aspect
Stellar Virtual does not currently provide all employees or contractors with the necessary equipment (i.e., computers, internet service, telephone, home office setup, etc.) required for employment. Depending on your position, you may be assigned a company-issued device to use throughout your tenure of employment.
Position Overview
The Director of Special Programs will oversee the identification, evaluation, and placement of students from special populations, ensuring compliance with state and federal legislation related to Special Education, Section 504, English Language Learners (ELL)/Emergent Bilingual, Dyslexia, and Gifted & Talented programs. Play a key role in fostering an inclusive virtual learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students. This role includes managing Supervisors overseeing special education instruction, assessments, 504/GT programs, dyslexia, MTSS, and emergent bilingual programs.
Essential Position Functions
Provide strategic leadership and accountability for Special Programs staff, cultivating a collaborative and growth-oriented virtual team environment.
Implement the EOS Model for goal setting, measurable data tracking, and conducting quarterly performance reviews.
Monitor student enrollment and staffing needs, ensuring alignment with the department's budget.
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning special education, Section 504, ELL/Emergent Bilingual, Dyslexia, and Gifted & Talented programs.
Oversee and coordinate diagnostic assessments to ensure accurate student qualification and service delivery for special programs.
Ensure all meetings are scheduled and conducted in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Regularly assess IEP software and monitor student progress, using data to evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements where necessary.
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