Fast Facts
The Special Programs Manager (Part Time) will oversee professional development and compliance assistance in Special Education, ensuring the implementation of effective instructional programs.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include providing technical assistance in special education compliance, developing training options, assisting in personnel evaluation, and supporting conflict resolution related to Special Education.
Skills: Required skills include strong knowledge of Special Education regulations, evidence-based practices, effective communication, and the ability to engage diverse groups.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a minimum of five years of teaching experience and two years of administrative experience, with expertise in federal and state special education laws.
Location: Job is based in Goodyear, Arizona, USA with no travel requirements specified.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $70,000.
Specific Job Skills/Abilities:
- Provides professional development and technical assistance related to Special Education and other specialized instructional programs.
- Assists in the implementation of Special Education and other specialized instructional program consent decrees and the development of compliance policies, procedures, and communications.
- Assists in the screening, employment, and evaluation of credentialed and classified special programs personnel and provides consultation and support in the annual self-review process and monitoring of corrective actions.
- Develop training options or improvement plans to ensure the best operation in special education and other special programs.
- Assist Sr. Director in evaluating job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, retention, and dismissal.
- Assist Sr. Director with the development, evaluation, and implementation of appropriate student management policies including the adopted student code of conduct.
- Provides assistance and support to the schools in the investigation and resolution of complaints related to Special Education compliance.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years previous teaching experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years prior administrative experience preferred
- Expertise in State/Federal Rules and Regulations regarding students with exceptional needs.
Knowledge of:
- Special Education consent decrees and consent decree action plans.
- Fundamental principles and accepted practices, current trends, literature and research in the field of Special Education, English Learners, and Title I regulations.
- State and Federal Special Education issues.
- Compliance Review of State and Federal Special Education practices.
Ability to:
- Use a variety of evidence-based methods, techniques, and practices in Special Education related to compliance.
- Compose and comprehend written communication and to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel, both individually and as a group.
- Work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socio-economic groups, implement staff development and in-service resources.
- Make formal, public presentations.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
- Meet and maintain the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned job functions in a safe and effective manner.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
