Assistant Manager – Special Education Compliance

Stride, Inc.

Special education compliance manager overseeing IEPs, reporting, and compliance staff. Supporting Stride’s personalized online K–12 education programs for Texas students.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in special education compliance, including the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and adherence to federal and state regulations. Proven ability to lead and manage compliance staff while fostering collaboration among educators and ensuring student needs are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Special Education Teaching CertificationMaster’s Degree in EducationFive Years of Educational ExperienceSupervisory Experience in an Online EnvironmentStrong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)Special Education ComplianceData Collection for Special Education StudiesFiscal Compliance for Special Education ProgramsBest Practices Development for Special Education Policies

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCommunication Technologies for Virtual Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Special Education Teaching Certification

Industry Keywords

IDEA Part B FundsState Testing AccommodationsSpecial Education ReportingEnrollment Processes for Students with Special NeedsOnline / Virtual Educator Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and coordinate special education compliance staff in preparing and documenting compliance documents
Develop, implement, and disseminate best practices for special education policies and procedures
Oversee development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Ensure fiscal compliance for special education programs, including IDEA Part B funds
Ensure compliance with school, local, state, and federal special education reporting
Coordinate student accommodations during state testing with the Testing Manager and team
Support ACTC’s and coordinators during testing dates
Develop processes with enrollment and records teams for timely identification and enrollment of students with special needs
Communicate changes in processes and procedures to special education compliance staff
Ensure special education students are integrated into school activities
Coordinate collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, and administrative staff
Collect data for internal special education studies
Work directly with parents and students when necessary
Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources meeting state standards as needed
Manage compliance, coordinator, and clerk staff
Oversee onboarding and training of new compliance staff
Help articulate the school’s mission and vision
Use communication technologies supporting a virtual/remote work environment
Ensure the school meets student needs while complying with applicable laws
Directly supervise 30–40 FTE regular employees and/or contractors
Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, and appraise employees; address complaints and resolve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Texas Special Education Teaching Certification / valid state Special Education teaching certification
Master’s Degree in education, special education, or related field of study
Five (5) years of educational experience
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify
Demonstrable leadership, organizational, and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office and web proficiency
Ability to travel 20% of the time
Ability to clear required background check
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction
Ability to work typically 8am–5pm Central Time
Experience as an online / virtual educator (desired)
Supervisory experience in an online environment (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Remote/home-based work arrangement
Professional home office during workday
Opportunity to work with online, personalized education programs
Equal employment opportunity protections