Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program

Stride, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride K12 Texas partner schools are seeking an Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program to oversee self-contained SPED programs, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state rules. You will supervise staff, coordinate assessments, and collaborate across leaders, teachers, and families to deliver high-quality student-centered services.

This remote Texas-based role requires a Master’s in SPED, 3 years of teaching, and travel up to 20% for site coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education and 3+ years of teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of TEALS special education programs and ensure compliance.
• Develop and communicate SPED policies and procedures with school leadership.
• Train staff on timelines, requirements, and department expectations.
• Oversee IEPs, progress monitoring, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with service providers to ensure proper service delivery.
• Coordinate STAAR Alternate 2 assessment planning and administration.
• Supervise staff and foster collaboration among school leaders, teachers, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Project management

Policy compliance

Travel up to 20%

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Three years of special education teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS ProgramWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.### Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS ProgramApply: US - TX - Remote: US - TX - Denton: Full time: Posted Today: JR116681**Job Description****Required Certificates and Licenses:** Valid Texas Special Education certification and Principal certification **Residency Requirements:** This position is virtual and open to residents of Texas **Start Date:** Immediate K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with 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 Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS) 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! The Assistant Manager, Special Education TEALS Program is responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of self-contained special education programs that provide academic and functional instruction aligned to students' individual needs. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, including IEP implementation, service delivery, progress monitoring, and evaluations. The position partners with school leaders, instructional staff, and related service providers to promote high-quality, compliant, and student-centered programming. Additionally, the Assistant Manager provides staff supervision, training, and guidance to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. **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 workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.* Support the implementation of TEALS special education programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IDEA requirements.* Develop, implement, and communicate special education policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with school leadership.* Support and train staff to ensure compliance with special education requirements, timelines, and department expectations.* Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of REEDs, FIEs, IEPs, progress monitoring, and special education documentation.* Collaborate with related service providers and internal teams to ensure students receive required services and that service delivery is accurately tracked and reported.* Coordinate special education assessment activities, including STAAR Alternate 2 eligibility review, planning, and administration.* Analyze student and program data to support compliance, improve instructional practices, and drive positive student outcomes.* Supervise staff and foster collaboration among school leaders, general education staff, special education staff, and families to ensure high-quality, student-centered programming.**Supervisory Responsibilities:** *Directly supervises 20-25 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.***MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Master’s degree and three (3) years of special education teaching experience.* Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and instructional practices.* Strong leadership, communication, project management, and staff development skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications* Ability to travel up to 20% of the time* Successfully complete required background checks.* undefined**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Three (3) years of special education administration experience.* Experience supporting self-contained special education programs.* Experience with IDEA compliance, special education audits, and program monitoring.* Experience supporting STAAR Alternate 2 assessment administration.**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 the essential functions.· This position is virtual and open to residents of Texas**Job Type**Regular**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 [e-mail].*