Special Education Coordinator at Stride, Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description



Are you passionate about serving students and families in a well established virtual environment? Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), established in 2013, provides fully accredited, top-notch education for grades K-12. We provide an individualized virtual education so students are prepared to enter the workforce or continue with postsecondary education regardless of circumstance.


The Student Services Coordinator is a critical participant in the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining relationships with state/regional/district level special education leaders, and keeping the CASC/HVASC compliant with deadlines related to special education programs. This position will ensure all special education reporting and compliance requirements are met at both schools.


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 SC teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diagnostician Certification preferred
  
  


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

Compensation and Benefits



Non-instructional positions are compensated based on a combination of education and relevant experience. We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC



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 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.



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. This position 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.


South Carolina Learns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.



Job Type

Board Employee



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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