Pennsylvania Related Services Coordinator - (ISPA) at K12 Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 Insight PA Cyber Charter School 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 an essential point of contact for all teachers, staff, parents, and service providers regarding related service therapies provided to students as per their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.  The position supports federal and state procedures, timelines, and all reporting needs surrounding the provision of these services to students.

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

• Builds sustainable, positive working relationships with a network of student service providers to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness in service alignment


• Maintains accurate data-input in essential related service systems as daily updates occur from enrollment and/or IEP activities


• Establishes provider contracts as appropriate and negotiate rates for cost-effective use of school funds


• Ensures existing contracts are compliant


• 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


• Supports removal of barriers to assure student access to all related service sessions


• Collaborates with therapists/families when conflicts arise


• Works with Special Education Case Managers on IEP requirements for related service goals and services


• Works directly with the Finance Department and Special Education Leadership Team on verification and approval of all related service bills


• Continuously communicate with assigned professionals to maximize standard school-based protocols and accountability

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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


• Two (2) years of experience with business contracting or school-based processes OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience


• Must pass all PDE required clearances for school-based employees

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Exceptional communication skills—written and verbal


• Experience developing and implementing task related procedures with teams


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to manage and utilize resources well


• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook


• Experience working with/maintaining a database; Web proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based work experience supporting students with disabilities


• General knowledge of special education compliance and/or related services


• Expertise with large-scale data manipulation and analysis

Certificates and Licenses

• None Required

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 an office-based position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic). 


• This position could include limited travel and could include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 10% of the time.

Job Performance Requirements: The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.


2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to “dial” a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.


3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

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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