Job Description

Certificates and Licenses

Alabama state Department of Education Special Education Teacher Certification preferred

Residency Requirement

Alabama

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner schools, Alabama Virtual Academy (ALVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Alabama Virtual Academy (ALVA) 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 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional

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 HOS 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree ANDTwo (2) years of relevant experience OREquivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Great organizational and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiencyAbility to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a home-based position

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.