Director of School Partnerships/Provider Management- Full Time

At TeleTeachers we believe that communication and learning are basic human rights. Every day, children are going without the special education services they need to thrive, and we refuse to sit still until this problem is solved. Our vision is big. It’s exciting. There’s a lot of work to be done, and we cannot do it alone (nor do we want to!). We need an impact-driven, entrepreneurially-minded Director of School Partnerships and Provider Management to join our team. We need YOU.

We are a startup, which means we are a small team with a huge opportunity for impact. We are innovative, creative, resourceful, and have never met a challenge we didn't love to tackle. We are passionate about the work we do, excited to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, and hungry to help our clients succeed. We need YOU to help us get there.

TeleTeachers is a place where you will be seen, heard, and valued. We will ask for your ideas, and we will listen. You will be coming in on the ground floor and have a direct impact on what we achieve here. We want YOU to help us build this incredible company.

The job of Director of School Partnerships and Provider Management is done for the purpose/s of providing support and assistance to our school partners and team of special education and related service providers; sharing information and serving as a resource to others; coordinating onboarding for providers and schools; maintaining compliance with state and federal mandates in regards to special education. 

Before applying, make sure you have and are able to:

• A current state and/or department of education license(s)/certification(s) as a Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider (OT, PT, SLP, etc.) in at least the state in which you reside
• Demonstrate knowledge of Missouri special education rules and regulations (preferred but not required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; Master’s Degree in related field (preferred but not required)
• Full-time availability beginning June 1, 2021 (this will be a 12-month position)
• At least 3 years experience in a school-based setting
• We prefer 1+ year experience in a leadership role
• We prefer 1+ years experience providing online teaching or related services (if not, we need you to be tech-savvy and hungry to learn!)
• Demonstrate knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; supervising a team of school-based providers; working with district leadership; and stages of child development.
• Facilitate meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. IEP meetings as needed, training/practice development/implementation etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve our district partners’ desired outcomes.
• Research a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, state and federal legal requirements governing special education, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.
• Serve as a resource and/or mentor to TeleTeachers staff for the purpose of explaining procedures conveying and/or receiving information as needed for the planning, developing and evaluating of services.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders for the purpose of ensuring compliance to state and federal guidelines in regards to assessment, evaluation, and IEPs.
• Perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, analyze, and/or classify data; to ensure the effective and efficient operation of programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Analyze issues, data, create action plans, and ensure the success of Department and District strategic objectives.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals, and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
• Work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.
• Have a professional, dedicated space for working remotely
• Passion and talent for building relationships
• Motivated by our vision and values

Compensation & Benefits:

• Work remotely
• Competitive annual salary
• Health Insurance (with option for vision and/or dental plans)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Unlimited paid time off

As a TeleTeachers team member, you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of remote work. Our goal is to always be generous with you.