Special Education Assistant Coordinator, Part-time

Stride, Inc.; Maumee (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant Coordinator to support the Special Education Coordinator at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). You will help ensure compliance with state and federal laws, assist with policy implementation, and promote professional development for teachers in the virtual school environment.

This role is home-based with occasional office days in Maumee, OH. The role requires travel up to 20% of the time and may require pursuing Ohio Certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related work experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of policies for Special Education.
• Support coordination of the program and compliance with laws.
• Assist in professional development and best practices for virtual education.

Skills

Understanding of state standards anda

Organizational skills

MS Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Special Education Assistant Coordinator supports the Special Education Coordinator in ensuring that the school’s Special Education Program achieves its goals and complies with relevant guidelines and applicable state and federal laws.Certificates and Licenses: None RequiredResidency Requirements: Ohio residents preferredThis is a home-based position but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor. Office location: Maumee, OHWill consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio CertificationK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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 school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) 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 Assistant Coordinator, Part-time, supports the Special Education Coordinator in ensuring that the school’s Special Education Program achieves its goals and complies with relevant guidelines and applicable state and federal laws.Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to the Special Education program; Helps develop and implement a results-oriented program design that has synergy with K12 curriculum;Assists with the assurance that teachers working in Special Education programs meet all the standards and expectations outlined; Assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through powerful training;Assists with compliance documentation as required by the state for Special Education students and program requirements;Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” for Special Education programs in the virtual school setting.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate ANDTwo (2) years of related work experience OREquivalent combination of education and experienceOther Required Qualifications:Understanding of state standards, state and federal regulationsGreat organizational and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookAbility to travel 20% of the time for testing, professional development and meetings.Ability to pass required background checkDesired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreePrevious experience in Special EducationWork 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 but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor. Office location: Maumee, OHSpecial Education Assistant Coordinator, Part-timeJob TypeRegularThe 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 [e-mail] Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesStride, 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.