Position Details

• Reporting Manager: Manager, Grade Level Support
  
• Status: Salary, Exempt 
• Type: Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program: eSchool Prep Academy
  

Overview
The Instructional Supervisor of Special Educations, Grades K-8, will provide broad oversight and support department leaders in the execution and monitoring of special education plans and processes. This role works closely with the Manager of Special Programs to develop systems, monitor recurring ARD compliance reports, professional development plans, federal and state compliance indicators, student staffing ratio recommendations, develop long-range compliance plans, and prepare reports as needed. The supervisor also ensures division personnel, resources, and professional development are available in the short and long term to meet the compliance, behavioral and instructional needs of the students within the program’s scope. 

Essential Duties

• Provide procedural support to school teams K-8 support.
  Develop in-depth knowledge of all courses and applicable supplemental/support resources for schools.
• Monitor academic progress for students enrolled in any special education courses.
• Support the instructional program through differentiated learning activities aligned to students' strengths and weaknesses.
• Facilitate campus staff in documentation of accommodations on student assignments, progress reports and parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback and monitor response to feedback.
• Communicate with administrators, parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to monitor and support IEP development, and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Monitor implementation of the ARD process.
• Compile and analyze data and provide support to schools for complex situations and instructional needs. Document implementation of alternate strategies and provide additional assistance IEP planning, compliance, and special projects.
• Work collaboratively with campus teams to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the academic program.
• Support teachers with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) using specific materials/methods and/or material accommodations and modifications identified in the IEP.
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed.
• Provide support to school and unit staff members in relation to special education.
• IEP review and training/support.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• At least 3-5 Years of experience teaching in the area of special education.
• Understanding of IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with K-8 curriculum standards and differentiation techniques.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and methods for monitoring student progress.
• Expertise in creating and managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ability to implement differentiated instructional strategies.
• Proficiency in analyzing data to inform instructional decisions.
• Competence in using educational technology and assistive devices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Workspace) in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field is required. 
• A Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education is preferred.
• Must currently hold an active Texas Educator Certificate in Special Education

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

State Hiring Eligibility

Primary States: Stellar Virtual actively hires educators in Arizona (AZ), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Missouri (MO), Oregon (OR), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Washington (WA).

Limited States: Stellar Virtual may consider candidates residing in Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), New Hampshire (NH), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI)

State Eligibility Requirements: Stellar Virtual is currently unable to hire candidates who reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, or any state not otherwise listed as an approved hiring location for this organization. Applicants residing in any of these states, or in any state not included in Stellar Virtual's approved hiring locations, will not be considered for this position. We encourage candidates to confirm their state of residence aligns with our current hiring footprint before applying.

Employment "At-Will" Statement: For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.