School Manager- Special Education

Foundation for Blind Children is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full time Independent School Manager position! This position will be based at our Central Campus in Phoenix as part of our Preschool and Elementary Department.

We offer a full benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, a 35 hour work week, and more! Apply today to join our team and make a difference in your community.

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non-profit in Phoenix, Arizona. Celebrating our 70th Anniversary, FBC serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students of ALL ages, from birth to currently 102 years old on three Valley campuses.

Our preschool for blind children and braille library are the largest in the country. A well-established and growing non-profit, FBC leads the blind community both locally and nationally with new and innovative teaching methods, technology and outcomes.

Our workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of non-profits in the country with 95% of our team recommending FBC as a great place to work.

The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.

The School Manager will oversee day-to-day operations at the Central Campus of FBC. This includes supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and coaching school-based staff.

The Manager will also represent FBC at assigned IEP meetings, coordinate campus safety drills, and support the ASU TVI Program as needed.

Site Managers are responsible for the development of instructional staff and programs.

Duties include :

• Train and coach Central Campus staff on the implementation and fidelity of FBC’s instructional framework for the preschool classrooms
• Serve as FBC representative at assigned IEP meetings for the Central Campus
• Train and coach staff on the implementation and fidelity of FBC’s instructional framework in Preschool and Elementary Education classrooms.
• Collaborate with Program Coach, complete classroom walkthroughs, and develop mentor / coaching plans for Teachers
• Serves as a resource to Teachers and educational staff to problem-solve and create therapeutic strategies to enhance environmental access and participation in learning for all students to support the IEP
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of all professional development for FBC School Based staff
• Coordinate student specialized transportation per the IEP.
• Serve on the School Based Services leadership team
• Evaluation of Central Campus school-based staff
• Assist with medical emergencies at the Central Campus
• Assist with all safety drills at the Central Campus
• Support ASU TVI program as a mentor as needed
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior, professional conduct, and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applicant Requirements :

• Minimum three years of experience in a classroom setting working with severe / profound students needing intensive supports
• Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Special Education Teacher
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Arizona fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain within 90 days
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
17 days ago