Manager of Special Education - Willamette Connections Academy

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Start Date
Upcoming School Year
Position Areas
Special Education

Description

Position Summary

The Manager of Special Education will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and data is collected, stored, and updated in a manner that meets all compliance expectations. The Manager of Special Education will ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs. This will include management of the pre-referral and IEP processes, maintaining student data, communicate with parents, and ensure that the school always operates in compliance with special education law and procedures.

Responsibilities

Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents to ensure compliance; Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures; Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.; Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students regarding the special education services program; Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, 504 or IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data; Conduct all school-based special education related meetings; Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies; Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of 504 or IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events; Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required; Collaborate with the school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal; Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment; Develop a good working knowledge of the school's curricular options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs; Introduce new ways of supporting special needs students in a virtual environment; Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities; Coordinate and support summer school offerings for special education students; Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current theory, research, methodology and legislation in appropriate fields of assignment regarding Special Education; Assist with ensuring staff certification compliance (i.e. temporary approvals and alternative track completers); Oversee the EL Program working with the EL teacher to ensure compliance according to district policies and procedures; Coordinate and implement state testing for WIDA and pre identification for EL students and monitor accommodations for school wide state testing; Performs other duties as assigned by the School Leader.

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Pearson Virtual Schools

10960 Grantchester 3rd Floor, Columbia, MD 20144
 

At the following locations

Willamette Connections Academy

38776 NW Cherry Street , Scio, OR 97374