Ohio Related Services Coordinator - (OHVA) at K12 Services in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

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 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 Related Services Coordinator serves as the point of contact for all teachers, staff, parents and service providers in regards to any therapy or related services provided to student through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.  The position adheres to federal and state procedures, timelines and all required reporting in regards to the acquisition and provision of these services to students. 

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

• Builds a network of providers throughout the state within both the private sector and local school districts; Maintains a current, accurate database of related service providers;


• Negotiates rates with providers based on market value of services rendered;


• Establishes contracts as appropriate; Ensures existing contracts are compliant;


• Maintains awareness of current related services expenditures and annual budget guidelines;


• Ensures appropriate placement of all students requiring any form of related services within guidelines for timeframe and provider proximity;


• Ensures appropriate distribution of most current Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, quarterly progress reports, and other information to all appropriate stakeholders;


• Maintains tracking tools for students receiving related services; Ensures student attendance at related service sessions;


• Works with therapists/families when conflicts arise; Works with lead teachers on IEP requirements for related service goals and services; Works with school psychologist during evaluation process;


• Works directly with the Compliance Specialist for Related Services and Associate Director of Special Education on verification and approval of all related service bills; Maintains database of all related services, invoices, and students;


• Continuously researches related service options available in the virtual setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Associate’s degree in business, education or other related field of study AND


• Two (2) years of experience with business contracting process OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications: 

• Extensive knowledge of special education and/or related services


• Familiarity with Medicaid billing


• Exceptional oral communication skills including on the telephone


• Experience developing and implementing task related procedures with teams


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to manage resources well – including tools, time and staff


• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; Experience working with/maintaining a database; Web proficiency.


• Ability to Clear required background check

Desired Qualifications:  

• Special Education Teacher or Related Service Licensure


• Experience working with students with special needs and/or their families

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. 

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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