Manager of Special Education
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Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K 12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy,International Connections Academy, and Pearson Connexus. In 2017, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad, and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2017. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun for the third consecutive year and a 2013 Best Place to Work by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Indiana Connections Career Academy (INCC) is a comprehensive, fully online high school, which combines education with career exploration, planning and readiness to provide direct pathways to employment or postsecondary school. INCC is authorized by Ball State University with a teaching and administrative office in Indianapolis.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from the teaching/learning center in Indiana, the Manager of Special Education will work in conjunction with the school's leadership team to support the mission and operations of the school to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs. 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, maintenance of student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Manager may also have a reduced teaching load. In addition, the Manager of Special Education will conduct weekly small group student advisory sessions focused on career readiness topics and activities to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Responsibilities:
Support the mission and operations of the school to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Conduct weekly small group and student advisory sessions focused on career readiness topics and activities to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Create and implement a school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities.
Build relationships throughout Indiana to support internships and job placements according to students' transition plans.
Build and maintain relationships with private providers, community agencies, and adult service providers.
Conduct IEP team meetings within ten days of enrollment for all students with IEPs enrolled at INCC.
Ensure compliance with special education processes and timelines.
Maintain documentation within the IEP program and the Learning Management System that captures and organizes special education timelines and data;
Implement standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures;
Coordinate the establishment and delivery of IEP mandated services to students;
Communicate and consult with teachers and Learning Coaches regarding the instructional program for students with disabilities or other special needs, ensuring compliant school actions and that students are learning in their Least Restrictive Environment;
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP or 504 plan mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events;
Participate in SST meetings as required;
Collaborate with the corporate staff and members of the local school team;
Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy'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;
Provide supervision to the special education teacher(s);
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities; and
Performs such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Senior Director of Student Services.
Requirements
Masters' Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Special Education Certification
Indiana Director of Exceptional Needs certification is a plus
A minimum of 3 years fulltime successful teaching experience in special education
Experience leading/managing a high school Special Education program
Experience implementing a Special Education transition program.
Expertise in special education law and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Occasional travel (less than 10%)
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Summary:
Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K 12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy,International Connections Academy, and Pearson Connexus. In 2017, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad, and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2017. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun for the third consecutive year and a 2013 Best Place to Work by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.
Indiana Connections Career Academy (INCC) is a comprehensive, fully online high school, which combines education with career exploration, planning and readiness to provide direct pathways to employment or postsecondary school. INCC is authorized by Ball State University with a teaching and administrative office in Indianapolis.
Position Summary and
Responsibilities:
Working from the teaching/learning center in Indiana, the Manager of Special Education will work in conjunction with the school's leadership team to support the mission and operations of the school to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs. 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, maintenance of student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Manager may also have a reduced teaching load. In addition, the Manager of Special Education will conduct weekly small group student advisory sessions focused on career readiness topics and activities to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Responsibilities:
Support the mission and operations of the school to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Conduct weekly small group and student advisory sessions focused on career readiness topics and activities to help students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs.
Create and implement a school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities.
Build relationships throughout Indiana to support internships and job placements according to students' transition plans.
Build and maintain relationships with private providers, community agencies, and adult service providers.
Conduct IEP team meetings within ten days of enrollment for all students with IEPs enrolled at INCC.
Ensure compliance with special education processes and timelines.
Maintain documentation within the IEP program and the Learning Management System that captures and organizes special education timelines and data;
Implement standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures;
Coordinate the establishment and delivery of IEP mandated services to students;
Communicate and consult with teachers and Learning Coaches regarding the instructional program for students with disabilities or other special needs, ensuring compliant school actions and that students are learning in their Least Restrictive Environment;
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP or 504 plan mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events;
Participate in SST meetings as required;
Collaborate with the corporate staff and members of the local school team;
Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy'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;
Provide supervision to the special education teacher(s);
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities; and
Performs such other duties as assigned by the School Principal or corporate Senior Director of Student Services.
Requirements
Masters' Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Special Education Certification
Indiana Director of Exceptional Needs certification is a plus
A minimum of 3 years fulltime successful teaching experience in special education
Experience leading/managing a high school Special Education program
Experience implementing a Special Education transition program.
Expertise in special education law and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Occasional travel (less than 10%)
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Curriculum
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ul) id=ConnectionsAcademyHeader>Connections Academy
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Contact Us
ul) id=HelpfulLinksHeader>Helpful Links
Find A School
School Log In
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Email Signup
FAQs
ul) id=OtherOfferingsHeader>Other Offerings
International Connections Academy
Nexus Academy
Connections Learning
Social
Connections Academy Blog
1001 Fleet Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-800-382-6010
Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by AdvancED.
Read About Our Accreditation
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseNondiscrimination PolicyAccessibility 2015 Connections Education LLC. All rights reserved.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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