SPED Assistant Coordinator

SPED Assistant Coordinator

The Special Education program at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is seeking a SPED Assistant Coordinator to assist the 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 and Requirements:
• Ohio residents preferred; will consider applicants from a surrounding state within 100 miles of the Ohio border (Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana)
• Must be able to meet travel requirements and obtain Ohio Certification
• This is a home-based, remote position.
• Work environment notes:
• The work environment is home-based with moderate noise from a home office; occasional meetings may occur at various locations around the state

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

• Assists with the development and implementation of all policies and procedures related to the Special Education program; helps develop and implement a results-oriented program design that aligns with K12 curriculum

• Assists with ensuring teachers in Special Education meet standards and expectations; assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through robust 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: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General

Education

• Development (GED) Certificate AND two (2) years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of state standards, state and federal regulations
• Strong 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 Coordinator

• 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 cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

• Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.