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Job Description 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) 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! SUMMARY: The Manager, Special Education develops and implements policies and procedures and oversees all matters related to special education for the school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Develop, implement, and disseminate "best practices" for special education policies and procedures in collaboration with school leadership Support the school's administration and teachers in providing training on and implementation of special education program and services. Create and maintain appropriate contact with district(s), intermediate units, and state special education leaders in order to ensure continued compliance of special education programs and represent the school throughout the state in meetings and trainings related to the implementation of special education programs Develop contracts with service providers to provide related services to students and support full implementation of the related services database to track related services in order to ensure all eligible students are receiving services and that the cost of those services are reported correctly Oversee the development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of all West Virginia Education Information System (WVEIS) special education reports, Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Student Assistance Team Meetings, and Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs including IDEA Part B funds and compliance with all school, local, state, and federal reporting related to special education Work with the Testing Coordinator and team to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations during state testing Work with K12 enrollment team to develop processes for ensuring timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs Proactively communicate all changes in local, state and/or federal special education practices and laws to the Head of School Ensure that special education students are integrated in all school activities and that general education and special education teachers and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure academic success for all students Collect data for internal studies of special education. Work directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school. Orchestrates the Dynamic Learn