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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.