Special Education Assistant Coordinator

Job Description

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

Residency Requirements: Ohio residents preferred

• Will 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

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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!

The Special Education Assistant Coordinator performs general duties and provides general support to the Special Education team to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department, allowing staff to effectively support students with disabilities and meet all required timelines and compliance expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Assist the special education team with special education and section 504 compliance paperwork and document completion.

• Assists with the development and implementation of all policies and procedures related to the Special Programs Department.

• Helps to maintain compliance documentation as required by state and federal guidelines for special education and section 504 students and program requirements.

• Work collaboratively with OHVA team members

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Knowledge and/or experience in special education

• Associate's degree AND

• One (1) year of experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to clear required background check

• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous experience in a special education classroom

• Knowledge of special education software

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.

• 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 are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

OHVA Special Education Assistant Coordinator

Job Type

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.