Special Education Auditor

Stride, Inc.

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Auditor provides comprehensive auditing support to managed schools responsible for special education services. The Special Education auditor is responsible for leading audits from conception to finality with the inclusion of all applicable parties in the planning, implementing, reviewing, evaluating all aspects of the individual audits. Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead. No matter their age, wealth, or environment, every learner possesses unique talents and boundless potential. Every learner is ready to be inspired by a great education. While many students thrive in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, others are limited by a system that simply doesn't fit their needs. Stride is establishing the kind of personal learning that everyone can access. Whether providing students with unique opportunities for growth or empowering educators with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, we know personalized education works. We're steadfast in our dedication to the entire education community. And we're energized to best serve every learner, educator, and enterprise. This philosophy demands a culture driven by an earned trust, constant improvement, and creative innovation. We’re all in. The Special Education Auditor provides across the board auditing support to managed schools responsible for special education services. The Special Education auditor is responsible for leading audits form conception to finality with the inclusion of all applicable parties in the planning, implementing, reviewing, evaluating all aspects the individual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, five (5) years as a special education teacher and management of Special Education/Programs
• Involvement in the auditing process at a school level
• Familiarity with Special Education laws such as IDEA, ADA, Section 504
• Exceptional Excel/Technology skills including pivot tables, VLook-Up, PowerBi and other
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Up to 25% travel within the continental US
• Ability to clear required background check
• Special Education Teacher Certification

Nice To Haves

• Special Programs Leader experience
• Auditing experience either as a state or district auditor

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts all Special Education audits with all applicable schools according to the departments audit schedule to including scheduling a minimum of one pre-visit site call with the school and applicable representatives
• Establishes special education regulatory differences, ensures access to school specific data repositories, reviews audit process with applicable parties and establishes time frame expectations and travel details
• Serves as the K12 resident expert in all K12 developed Special Education Audit tools and trackers as well as any audit tools used by the state agencies
• Writes comprehensive summary reports to completely inform and document the special education audit process as well as identified areas of improvement for the school to remediate
• Ensure remediation plans are submitted to the school with actionable items and time frames for completion
• Updates K12 internal tools regularly including the K12 audit workbook and Guided Self Assessment templates
• Works collaboratively with applicable school parties, national team members and portfolio team staff
• Ensure process and program efficiencies – continually look for ways to make audits more streamlined and accurate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level