Virtual Special Education Lead

ACCEL Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Director of Special Education for The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma. Lead innovative services, oversee records, and align with state standards to ensure compliance and student success.

You will collaborate with administrators, train staff, and manage contracts with service providers, while maintaining data accuracy for reporting and testing accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Active Oklahoma Special Education license.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google apps; strong communication.
• Strong ability to analyze student data to inform decisions.
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community; RTI understanding.
• Criminal history check and health tests completed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure quality of education and compliance.
• Lead on the Administrative Staff; assist in development and training of the total school philosophy of special education.
• Maintain all special education student records and files per state law and DOE guidelines.
• Propose policies or changes essential to special education programs and compliance.
• Hold a reduced caseload of students and manage paperwork and service time.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and professional matters.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results.
• Assist in hiring and oversee training of Special Education staff.
• Act as point of contact with agencies providing related services; manage contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with State Reporting Coordinator to ensure data for Special Education students is captured and reported.
• Participate in faculty meetings, open houses, and professional development activities.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Special Education License (OK)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team player

RTI understanding

Diversity in education

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Oklahoma Special Education License

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google applications

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Director of Special Education for The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma. Lead innovative services, oversee records, and align with state standards to ensure compliance and student success.

You will collaborate with administrators, train staff, and manage contracts with service providers, while maintaining data accuracy for reporting and testing accommodations.