IDEA Assistant Manager, Special Education HS Compliance
About this role
Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: Texas Special Education Teaching Certification.
Residency Requirements: Texas
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
The IDEA SPED Assistant Manager directs and coordinates special education compliance staff in preparing and documenting all compliance documents required for serving students with special needs.
They will guide the staff in facilitating all district approved SPED processes, as well as work collaboratively with the instructional team in coordinating student services. There may also be additional duties as needed for district, state, or Stride reporting.
This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm central time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Develop, implement, and disseminate “best practices” for special education policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership.
• Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs including IDEA Part B funds and compliance with all school, local, state, and federal reporting related to special education
• Work with the Testing Manager and team to ensure that all students receive appropriate
accommodations during state testing and support ACTC’s and coordinators during testing
dates.
• Work with K12 enrollment and records teams to develop processes for ensuring timely
identification and enrollment of students with special needs
• Proactively communicate all changes in processes and procedures to special education
compliance staff.
• Ensure that special education students are integrated in all school activities and that
general education and special education teachers and administrative staff work
collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students
• Collect data for internal studies of special education. Work directly with parents and
students (both regular and special education) where necessary.
• As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state
standards;
• Manages compliance, coordinator and clerk staff
• Oversees Onboarding and training of new compliance staff
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a virtual / remote work environment;
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including laws pertaining to special education;
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 30-40 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in education, special education, or related field of study AND
• Five (5) years of educational experience AND
• One (1) year of supervisory experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
Certificates and Licenses: Valid state Special Education teaching certification.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check
DESIRED Qualifications:
• Experience as an on-line / virtual educator
• Supervisory Experience in on-line environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a home-based position with travel expectations.
Job Type
RegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Company at a glance
Stride, Inc. is a Reston, Virginia-based education company serving more than 2.5 million learners across the United States through flexible, technology-driven learning solutions. Built on a remote-first culture with employees across the country, we embrace the same flexibility we champion for our learners.
At Stride, we believe learning should fit you — your goals, your life, your future. Education isn't one-size-fits-all, and we're here to change the game. Whether it's a kindergartener exploring the world, a teen mapping out their career, or an adult upskilling for what's next, we help learners take charge of their journey.
We work alongside students, parents, educators, and communities to make learning more personal, flexible, and accessible. Because when people have the opportunity to learn their way, possibilities open up for them, for their families, and for the future.
Ready to help shape the future of learning? Join us — from wherever you are. We offer flexible, remote-friendly roles so you can do meaningful work without boundaries. Explore open roles at stridelearning.com/careers.
FAQs
What is Stride, Inc.?
Stride, Inc. is a publicly traded education company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, providing flexible, technology-driven learning solutions to more than 2.5 million learners across the United States. Built on a remote-first culture, we operate with the same flexibility we bring to education.
Where is Stride, Inc. headquartered?
Stride, Inc. is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with a remote-first team working across the country.
What does Stride, Inc. do?
Stride provides flexible online education solutions including K–12 schooling, career readiness programs, and adult upskilling, serving learners at every stage of life across all 50 states. Our remote-first culture allows our team to collaborate from anywhere while staying connected to the communities we serve.
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