Special Education Regional Manager

4 weeks ago

Montgomery, United States Phalen Leadership Academies Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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: Montgomery, AL, or within a 40-mile radius

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 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 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 team to ensure effective general education interventions
  13. Assist in the coordination of activities and data collection of the federal mandate of SEA 217-Dyslexia
  14. Assist in the coordination of efficient allocation of materials and supplies
  15. Maintain positive relationships with building administration, parents, other personnel, and scholars in the buildings
  16. Work directly with the Special Populations Director to ensure assigned buildings maintain 100% compliance with federal and state special education law, support with compliance training, and direct coaching to personnel when needed
  17. Conducts training specific to scholars with disabilities (SWD)
    1. New teacher training
    2. Ongoing professional development
  18. Informs building-based special education personnel and administrators of the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, annual Case Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, Move-In Conferences, Manifestations, Case Conferences, and Progress on Goals
  19. Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as district special education policies and procedures
  20. Manages the status of the Special Education Database

Organization Overview: 
PLA is a transformative education nonprofit that is changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.  

Compensation and benefits: A base salary competitively aligned to the market. 

PLA is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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