Compliance Specialist - Special Education & Section 504

Job Description Certified Support Staff, such as the Intake Specialist, focus on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. The mission of Oklahoma Virtual Academy (OVCA) 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! This is a full-time 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. • Maintains and manages school records in an organized manner; • Coordinates with registrars for missing documents; • Ensures that all students have current information and files are complete as required by state’s Department of Education (DOE); • Processes requests for records from outside School Systems/Agencies within the prescribed time; • Assists in regular file reviews to ensure compliancy including verifying the presence of documents; • Contacts School districts to acquire student records information for identification of at-risk as needed; • Communicates with parents tactfully and with sensitivity, recognizes and maintains confidentiality in job-related matters; • Maintains up to date electronic and paper files in preparation for monthly audits of records for Federal Income Forms and at-risk indicators; • Runs withdrawal reports on a weekly basis and ensures that all systems are updated appropriately and accurately; • Ensures that school personnel comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Supervisory Responsibilities: • This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field AND • 3 years classroom experience OR • Equivalent combination of education and experience • AND Special Education Certification OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) • Ability to travel up to 25% of time as needed for meetings, professional development • Ability to clear required background check DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: None specified Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 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 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. Apply tot his job