Program Manager - Program for Exceptional Students

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:  The job of Programs for Exceptional Students Program Manager was established for the purpose of performing the coordination of programs relating to the varying exceptionalities including the monitoring of staffing needs, budget preparation, legal and due process situation management and staff assistance. The individual will collaborate with principals, teachers, support personnel, district staff, and parents to ensure appropriate implementation of Exceptional Student Education programs to provide ongoing support and assistance to schools and staff in the areas of district, state and federal compliance, meeting timelines, data collection, staff training, mentoring, and programming needs.

 Essential Functions:

• Schedules district office coverage for the purpose of making student assignments, parent conferences and attending required meetings.
• Manages and investigates parent complaints and coordinates corrective actions for the purpose of ensuring effective due process.
• Monitors timeline and accuracy requirements, staffing, inventory and reporting data for assigned area for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Attends and participates in mandatory leadership meetings for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable with current regulations, policies, procedures, and District initiatives.
• Assists assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Monitors/assists with the development and implementation of quality educational programming for all students through Individualized Education Plans, individualized curriculum, and the comprehensive re- evaluation and annual review process for the purpose of ensuring consistent and effective implementation of system-wide instructional and student service programs across the district.
• Assists with selection of professional development, textbooks, material, and equipment needed at assigned schools by maintaining visibility in schools and classrooms for the purpose of determining appropriate instructional approach for students.
• Provides data and financial reports to district office for the purpose of meeting budgetary, staffing and all state and federal reporting guidelines.
• Maintains open and quality communication with all area schools, district office, agencies, and community personnel and district office personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining support services and programs within the assigned region.
• Provides unique, specialized and comprehensive staff development, resources, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring quality programs for exceptional education students.
• Participates in conferences/training/staff development meetings for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Provides leadership and serves as a liaison for the transition of students between settings for the purpose of communicating effectively across the organization.
• Monitors the transportation service needs of the students to include, but not limited to safety, rapid/individual transit, bus monitor and other special services as they relate to the exceptional education population for the purpose of ensuring safety of students.
• Monitors the safe implementation of non-violent restraint procedures during periods of violence and/or extreme non-compliance by students which present an immediate threat to themselves or others for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students and staff.
• Reviews Individual Educational Plans for the purpose of ensuring appropriate services are provided according to legal requirements.
• Tracks academic growth for students with disabilities by subgroup per assigned area and communicates information with schools and district for the purpose of increasing outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
• Serves on the district’s School Improvement Review Committees, GAPSS Teams, Targeted School Improvement Grant Schools, and School Leadership Teams for the purpose of increasing outcomes for students with disabilities as needed.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.