Job Description

Special Education Compliance Coordinator works with the special education team to ensure that IEPs are compliant based on state and federal guidelines. They work closely with the Transition Coordinator and Special Programs Manager. The Compliance Coordinator plans the weekly multidisciplinaryteam meetings with school teams. They are expected to meet all internal deadlines. We recommend the candidate has a Master's degree in Special Education and must hold or be able to obtain Colorado Department of Education licensure.

The Special Education Coordinatoris a critical participant in the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs at Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) and Pikes Peak online School (PPOS). The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining relationships with state/regional/district level special education leaders, and keeping the Colorado Schools compliant with deadlines related to special education programs. This position will ensure all special education reporting and compliance requirements are met at both schools.

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 8-4 or as defined by the school.

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

• Assist with the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs;

• Create and maintain relationships with state/regional/district-level special education leaders;

• Develop contacts with special education related service providers;

• Assist with all special education reporting, e.g. school, local, state, and federal;

• Work with Student Services Administrator, teachers and HOS on compliance-related issues;

• Works directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary;

• Assists with special programs operations by starting IEP programs, entering accommodations for testing in school based programs

• Assists with special programs compliance by completing service audit checks monthly, reviewing related services missed session reports, and tracking upcoming annual or re-evaluation review dates.

• Assists in the child find response process by reviewing all incoming submissions and fielding those where they need to go

• Assists with re-evaluation review and initial evaluation planning paperwork and meetings

• Completes monthly observations for different special education class connect sessions

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Great organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency

• Ability to clear required background check

Licensing/Certification:

• Valid CO Special Education License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diagnostician Certification preferred

• Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments

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.

• Exempt (salary): Post annual salary We anticipate the salary range to be $ 52,858.40 - 66,073.00 USD Annual. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an indivi ual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited