Require Michigan Online Special Programs Manager (MVCA) in Michigan

Job title: Michigan Online Special Programs Manager (MVCA)
Company: Stride
Job description: Description :

WHO ARE WE?

Get to know Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA)

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team

The mission of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy 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 Academic Administrator-Special Programs develops and implements policies and procedures and oversees all matters related to special education and special programs (EL and 504) for the school. The role also assists the Head of School and Academic Administrator peers with developing and implementing more general academic policies and procedures and with school operations.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Develop, implements, and disseminates ?best practices? for special education/special programs policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership;
• Support the school?s administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of special programs and services. Creates and maintains appropriate contacts with applicable district(s), and state special education leaders in order to ensure continued compliance of special education programs and represent the school throughout the state in meetings and trainings related to the implementation of special programs;
• Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all initial and three year re-evaluations with applicable resident districts Individualized Education Plans (IEP), service plans, 504 plans and potential EL plans
• Ensure fiscal compliance for special programs including Title III, Section 41, and IDEA Part B funds/CHOICE scholarship funds and compliance with all school, local, state, and federal reporting related to special programs,
• Work with the Test Coordinator to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during applicable testing;
• Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs;
• Proactively communicates all changes in local, state and/or federal special education practices and laws to the Head of School;
• 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;
• Participates in the school's self-evaluation programs;
• Collaborates with the Stride National Related Services team for the applicable related services for students.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 3-10 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) employees. 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:

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study AND
• Seven (7) years of special education teaching experience AND
• Three (3) years of special education managerial experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Special Education Teacher Certification

Residency Requirement: Must be a Michigan resident.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with both in-person and electronic communication platforms and a customer service orientation
• Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
• Able to apply adult instructional methods in the training and development of staff
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
• Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to school office to review files, work with office staff, attend meetings, and the like if not office based.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; proctor assessments, provide and attend professional development meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, orientations, and face-to-face enrollment meetings
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum and special education
• Ability to clear required background check

Desired Qualifications:

• Master?s degree
• Supervisory certificate
• English as Second Language (ESL) certification and/or Reading or Math specialist endorsement
• Three (3) years of special education administration experience

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position with some required travel for professional development and for testing.
• Must reside in Michigan.

The 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.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Location: Michigan

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