Manager of Special Education - View Park High School

About the role

The Manager of Special Education serves as an educational leader and is responsible for assisting in leading, managing, coordinating, and supervising the special education department and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the administrative designee in IEP meetings, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with student needs
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate special education teachers and support staff to drive instructional quality and professional growth
• Provide individualized instructional coaching and professional development focused on effective teaching strategies and IEP implementation
• Support curriculum alignment and instructional planning for Special Day Class (SDC) settings to ensure academic rigor and alignment with IEP goals and grade-level standards
• Act as a liaison between the school site and ICEF’s central special education team, ensuring consistent implementation of policies and practices
• Manage a small caseload of students with IEPs, including case management, goal development, and family communication
• Review and provide feedback on draft IEPs to ensure clarity, rigor, and compliance with legal standards
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking systems to support audits, internal reviews, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with general education teachers and school leaders to promote inclusive classroom practices and effective implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Lead weekly special education team meetings to support coordination, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Provide guidance on behavioral planning, crisis intervention, and student discipline procedures involving students with IEPs, ensuring compliance with legal protections
• Support network-wide special education initiatives as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the School Principal or Director of Special Education

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or credential in Special Education strongly preferred
• Valid teaching credential, ideally within the state of California
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in special education, including instructional and leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in improving academic outcomes for students with disabilities
• Strong understanding of IDEA, California special education law, and IEP compliance requirements
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and whole-child development
• TB clearance
• Background check clearance

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional coach, case manager, or school administrator in a public or charter school setting
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Experience supporting school-wide special education compliance systems

Skills

• Strong leadership and instructional skills
• Ability to manage caseloads and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in special education laws and regulations
• Ability to develop and implement effective IEPs and accommodations

Benefits

• Full-time employees of ICEF Public Schools are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and various retirement programs offered by ICEF Public Schools.

Pay

Starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time