Remote Special Education Manager
About the Employer
Job Summary
This is a primarily remote, full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
Mission of Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is committed to providing 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.
Salary Range
$100,000-$110,000 annual base salary.
Special Education Supervisor Role
The special education supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of special education programming and services to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate, high-quality educational supports in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs). This role supervises and supports special education educators and assigned personnel; oversees the implementation of IEPs, specially designed instruction, and student supports; monitors compliance with IDEA, Pennsylvania Chapter 711, and other applicable federal and state requirements; and promotes consistent special education practices across assigned programs, grade levels, or teams.
Essential Functions
• Provides instructional and programmatic leadership for assigned special education educators, programs, and grade levels, establishing clear expectations for high-quality instruction, specially designed instruction, student engagement, and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Leads collaboration with parents, guardians, advocates, educators, related service providers, and school teams to identify student needs, resolve concerns, and develop and implement individualized special education services.
• Develops and sustains inclusive, effective special education programming across assigned grade levels and programs in partnership with principals, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and other instructional leaders.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises special education teachers, transition coordinators, instructional aides, paraprofessionals, reading specialists, and other positions as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree
• Special Education Supervisor Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in special education, including experience providing special education instruction and/or services to students with disabilities.
Minimum Required Skill Set
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s in Education preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams within special education programs
• Background in serving students with multiple special education eligibilities
• Proven track record of designing and delivering professional development on special education compliance and evidence-based instructional strategies
Certificates and Licenses
• Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Special Education Supervisor Certificate
Job Performance Requirements
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to “dial” a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports with clarity. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
Additional Information
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Insight PA Cyber Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
To Apply
To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/insightpa/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posjobcodes=453&posfirstchoice=special%20education&posspecialty=special%20education%20supervisor
Pay and Benefits
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work location: Hybrid remote in Exton, PA 19341