Special Education Compliance Coordinator

Stride, Inc.•Denton, TX

7d•$56,000•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. The mission of Digital Academy of Texas (DATX) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! The Special Education Compliance Coordinator is a critical participant in the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining relationships with state/regional/district level special education leaders and keeping the schools compliant with deadlines related to special education programs. This position will ensure all special education reporting and compliance requirements are met at all partner school districts. This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm Central Time.

Requirements

Two (2) years of relevant experience and bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Great organizational and time management skills
MS365 Proficient
Ability to clear required background check
Texas Special Education Certification

Nice To Haves

Diagnostician Certification
Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs
Create and maintain relationships with state/regional/district-level special education leaders
Develop contacts with special education related service providers
Request special education records from student’s resident school district and check for compliance and currency
Assist with all special education reporting, e.g. school, local, state, and federal
Work with Special Education Director, teachers and Executive Director on compliance-related issues
Track and Inform teachers of compliancy dates for Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
Works directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary
Contact students and families for entry ARD/IEP meetings, schedules meetings, distribute IEPs and evaluations to teachers
Manage class loads and teacher assignments
Coordinate and organize student special education records for partner school districts