Assistant Manager, National Special Education Teacher Team

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Any State Teaching Certification with an endoresment in Special Education.

Endorsement: Special Education certification

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 schools 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!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school and time zone. 

This role may have to work in a time zone other than the one of their residence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Supervises, motivates, supports, and directs a subset of special education teachers in short-term substitute assignments and/or those transitioning to placement in K12 supported schools
• Participates in the development and implementation of initial new hire training and ongoing teacher training of special education teachers preparing for short-term substitute assignments and/or those preparing to transition to placement in K12 supported schools
• Assists the Manager with appropriate department-level performance appraisals for assigned teachers, such as classroom observations
• Functions as a point of contact for assigned teachers; assists teachers with instructional questions, licensing and recertification for their assigned licenses (anywhere from 5-10+ state licenses, as assigned to each teacher based on their specific role), and other areas as needed
• Collaborates with school leadership where appropriate on all aspects of their need and / or support from assigned teachers
• Organizes staff assignment data, such as instructional schedules, as well as data on related duties carried out by teachers based on school requests
• Assists with maintenance of school assignment tracker in collaboration with the Manager to ensure financial efficiencies are in place
• Conducts research on state licensing requirements for special education teachers in key states, for initial licensing and recertification; discerns between state requirements and provides guidance to assigned teachers as needed
• Supports a culture and climate conducive to effective teaching and learning
• Maintains strong computer skills to effectively operate company systems and programs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises a subset of special education teachers
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Assists the Manager with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance

Minimum REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• Current Special Education Teaching Certification AND
• Three (3) years of experience as a Special Education Teacher
• Ability to clear required background checks
• School leadership experience, such program coordinator, lead teacher, or other leadership experience

Other REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Excellent instructional skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong positive attitude and work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse staff
• Ability to pass background check requirements
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency
• 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 State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Supervisory experience
• Experience supporting students and adults in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in both online and brick-and-mortar environments

Certificates and Licenses:

• Special Education Teacher Certification

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 essential functions.

• This is a home-based position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate the salary range to be $55,814.00 - 69,767.00 - 83,720.00 

Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

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.

Job Type

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.