Staff Support Specialist

Stride, Inc.

77d • $53,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The remote Staff Support Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the success of both new and existing teachers at West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). This position provides essential support by coordinating onboarding tasks, assisting with instructional readiness, and stepping in to provide coverage when needed. 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 West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) schools 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! This is a REMOTE full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Special Education Certification required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for meetings, professional development, and in-person testing.
• Ability to pass a required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently in a professional home office environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and track new teacher assignments.
• Ensure teachers are fully set up in the email system and have access to all instructional platforms.
• Provide guidance to ensure teachers have a strong understanding of classroom instruction and are prepared to teach effectively.
• Serve as a substitute when special education teachers are absent.
• Develop and implement an organized process for requesting and assigning substitute coverage.
• Collaborate with Certified Support Staff (such as Intake Specialists) to promote student achievement through the implementation of comprehensive support programs.
• Contribute to academic, personal/social, and career readiness development for all learners.
• Support preparation for monthly audits of records and federal reporting requirements.
• Support preparation for general/ alternate summative assessments and the SAT School Day.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $53,000 - $56,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus along with the opportunity to receive stipends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees