SPED Assistant Coordinator

Stride, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Special Education Assistant Coordinator to support the Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) in delivering compliant, student-centered Special Education services.

This remote position requires collaboration with the Special Education Coordinator to ensure program goals are met. Applicants should have a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and at least two years of related experience; knowledge of state standards and regulations is important.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience
• Understanding of state standards and state/federal regulations
• Ability to travel 20% of the time for testing, professional development and meetings
• Must pass required background check

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Special Education program
• Support design of a results-oriented program aligned with K12 curriculum
• Help ensure teachers in Special Education meet applicable standards and expectations
• Promote professional development of teachers through targeted training
• Assist with compliance documentation required by state for Special Education programs

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

State standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The 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 Required

Residency Requirements

Ohio residents preferredWill 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 Certification

About K12, a Stride Company

K12, 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!

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
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Understanding of state standards, state and federal regulations
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to travel 20% of the time for testing, professional development and meetings.
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in Special Education

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, remote position.The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Special Education Assistant CoordinatorJob TypeRegular

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal 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.