Special Education Compliance Specialist

Stride, Inc.•Denton, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Compliance Specialist is a state-certified teacher who delivers course content in an online environment and provides instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role manages the learning process, works with students and parents to advance learning, and prepares required compliance documentation for students with special needs. The position is full-time and remote, with Texas residency required. The employee must typically be available 40 or more hours per week, maintain a professional home office without distractions, and work typically from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. Travel of up to 20% may be required for in-person professional development, student testing, or other school needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state Special Education teaching license or certificate.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Texas residency.
Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.
Ability to work typically from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.
Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use them to guide instructional decisions.
Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to support excellent student outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Experience teaching online or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
Experience with an online learning platform.

Responsibilities

Ensure special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team, coordinating with parents and related-service staff so students receive appropriate therapies.
Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-specific special education documentation.
Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.
Use provided resources, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text, to ensure appropriate student accommodations and modifications.
Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by students’ IEPs.
Support students’ inclusion and success in general education classrooms.
Collect data and work samples to monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
Document contacts with parents and interventions with students.
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
Provide rich, engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.
Personalize learning, demonstrate belief in students’ ability to succeed, and maintain high expectations.
Maintain the grade book and student academic integrity, make placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches or parents in a timely manner.
Support learning coaches and parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic virtual classroom troubleshooting, in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
Travel up to 20% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.