Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: Virginia Teaching Certification Required
Residency Requirements: This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Virginia
May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states: Washington, DC and Maryland
Must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events
The 504 Coordinator supports, and manages all aspects of 504 programming to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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.
The mission of Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) schools 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.
Facilitate and ensure the implementation of the school district approved Section 504 processes and data collection policies.
Develop and maintain all Section 504 records including 504 plans and list of eligible students.
Keep informed of current state and federal requirements regarding Section 504.
Serve as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding Section 504 issues.
Provide ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding Section 504 and the implementation of Section 504 and data collection procedures.
Support teachers in documenting student progress.
Serve as liaison between the school and District regarding Section 504 issues.
Work with the special education team to facilitate 504 student eligibility for special education.
Work with student management program to prepare documentation for 504 meetings.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND
Three (3) years of related professional experience OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to clear required background check
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding of applicable sections of the state and federal education laws and other pertinent regulations
Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills both in-person and electronically
Customer service oriented
Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; utilizes computer software associated with curriculum
Ability to travel 20% time for work including to support in-person testing, meetings, and professional development
Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick and mortar environment
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting
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 with some travel required.
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
RegularThe 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.
Skills Required
- Virginia Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to clear required background check
- Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
- Maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday
- Must be able to attend in-person PDs, testing, and other school events
- Understanding of applicable sections of state and federal education laws and regulations (Section 504)
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to read and interpret student data to guide academic and behavioral interventions
- Good judgment in decision-making
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, internet research, and report writing
- Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick-and-mortar environment
- Experience with student management systems and preparing documentation for 504 meetings
- Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time for testing, meetings, and professional development
- Residency in Virginia preferred (may consider DC or Maryland); ability to attend in-person events
- Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting
What We Do
Stride, Inc. is an education management organization that provides online and blended education programs, including K–12 schooling, career readiness, and adult upskilling.
