Assistant Manager Of Special Education

Job Description
On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Special Education Compliance
Oversee procedures for placement, initial evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students in special education to comply with state and federal requirements.
Oversee and manage special education information system data to ensure that staff and student records, timelines and IEP data are in compliance with IDEA, the state of Missouri and district special education policies.
Direct staff as necessary in the design and development of complex IEPs. Facilitate complex or contentious IEP meetings with parents, teachers, school leaders, advocates or attorneys, and agency representatives to plan strategies and interventions which address specific educational and behavioral needs of special education students.
Represent KIPP St. Louis in out-of-district and private placements and serve as the LEA representative for IEP/Manifestation Determination/Eligibility meetings as assigned by the Manager of Special Education
Administer a variety of tests as assigned by the VP of Student Services.
Remain current and knowledgeable about federal and state special education statutes, regulations, and policies.
Progress Monitoring and Data Collection;
maintain accurate progress reporting for all IEPs
Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards -based, strength-based and relevant to individual students. Provide Feedback to Special Education teachers on their case management processes
Communicate with school leadership teams and track suspensions of scholars with IEPs. Communicate suspension with case managers and ensure all manifestation meetings occur appropriately
Other duties as assigned.
Coordination of Programs
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Promote effective communication with staff, parents, and administration as related to KIPP St. Louis’ special programs.
Support in the creation of quarterly and annual reports on student outcomes for school leaders and regional stakeholders.
Collaborates on School Special Education Scheduling. Updates and maintains school special education schedules (speech and language, all special education teachers, paraprofessionals, OT, PT).
Maintains central Special Ed Information Database for all schools in Spedtrack.
Other duties as assigned.
Support the development of school-based special education teams
Works with the Manager of Sped to monitor Special Ed paperwork including making corrections and adjustments based on quarterly audits completed by the region
Plan, implement, and evaluate special education department events and professional development activities.
Communicates frequently and works with supplemental service providers (OT, PT, SLP, paraprofessionals, any others) to ensure minutes are being met at a high level
Meets weekly with the Manager of Special Education to ensure communication is streamlined from school to region. AMSE and MSE discuss any and all cases, scholars, situations, and progress related to special education scholars, families and staff
Support in the interviewing, onboarding, and continued training of new special education team members.
Other duties as assigned.