Missouri Virtual School Compliance Consultant
Stellar Virtual
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About The Position
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as a consultant to the leadership team, ensuring full compliance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requirements and best practices for virtual education programs. This position requires in-depth knowledge of enrollment and student transfer processes, Missouri education laws and regulations, curriculum approval procedures, and K–12 funding mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting or leading the launch of virtual schools in Missouri.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in K–12 education, virtual school operations, or state-level education compliance.
- Direct experience with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and virtual education policy.
- Demonstrated expertise in enrollment, transfer, and student data management processes.
- Strong knowledge of Missouri education laws and curriculum approval processes.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality results within project timelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Educational Leadership, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Responsibilities
- Provide expert consultation on Missouri DESE rules, policies, and regulations governing virtual school authorization and operation.
- Advise on compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and documentation needed for state approval and ongoing oversight.
- Ensure all processes and systems align with Missouri education law and DESE virtual learning standards.
- Develop, review, and refine student enrollment procedures that meet Missouri virtual education program requirements.
- Design and document student transfer protocols, ensuring accuracy in student records and compliance with state data reporting.
- Collaborate with leadership to align enrollment and transfer workflows within student information systems (SIS).
- Provide expert guidance on curriculum approval and alignment with Missouri Learning Standards.
- Support preparation and submission of materials for curriculum or program approval to DESE.
- Advise academic leaders on course offerings, credit requirements, and graduation pathways that meet state expectations.
- Provide insight into Missouri K–12 funding structures, including state aid formulas and virtual education funding policies.
- Advise on how enrollment counts, attendance, and student residency affect funding eligibility and state reimbursements.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure that projected budgets and revenue align with DESE funding models for virtual programs.
- Develop an actionable plan and timeline for the launch of Stellar Virtual Schools’ Missouri program.
- Recommend best practices for governance, staffing models, and operational readiness specific to Missouri’s virtual education framework.
- Serve as a subject matter resource to internal departments (academics, operations, compliance, and technology).
- Liaise with state and local education agencies, as appropriate, to ensure clarity and compliance with regulations.
- Provide written reports, summaries, and recommendations to leadership regarding progress, risks, and next steps.
Benefits
- Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
- 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
- Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
- 10 Company-paid Holidays
