Inclusive Learning Products Manager
The Company:
Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction to K-12 schools. Our two main focuses are to give students the best quality instructors and get them ready for the world of the future and to give instructors, especially women, work opportunities, irrespective of zip codes. We are the new way to classroom!
The Person:
We are looking for an engaging, passionate individual to organize, coordinate, and contribute to the inclusive learning programs in our fast-paced organization. As the Inclusive Learning Product Manager, you will work closely with a cross-functional team to guide the development and delivery of products and services from conception to launch and ongoing operations. You will seek to understand the special education needs and pain points of students, schools, and parents. In this role, you will develop strong and collaborative cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders ranging from Academics, Operations, and Sales. You should have the ability to break down initiatives into manageable steps and a track record of managing successful initiatives.
This position reports to and works in close collaboration with the Director of Academic Products.
The Job:
- Use a deep understanding of inclusive learning needs, market problems, technology, and competition to contribute to the strategic roadmap
- Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute deliverables, work plans, and reporting for new education initiatives
- Proactively communicate with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
- Define and track education program success metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Engage and foster relationships with school points of contact.
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise at any point in the program development process.
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree; education certification (strongly preferred)
- 2+ years experience in special education in a K-12 setting.
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Outstanding collaboration and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
Be Part Of Our Story:
Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.