Requisition Number 19-4207
Title (TX) Special Education Compliance Coordinator
City State wide State TX

Description
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms, giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world.

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

The Special Education Compliance Coordinator manages the paperwork and compliance requirements for the special education department
AS Special Education Compliance Coordinator, YOU WILL..

• Assists with the implementation of all policies and procedures related to Special Education programs;
• Creates and maintains relationships with State /regional/district-level special education leaders; Develops contacts with special education related service providers;
• Requests special education records from student's resident school district and checks for compliance and currency;
• Assists with all special education reporting, e.g. school, local, State , and federal; Works with Special Education Director, teachers and HOS on compliance-related issues;
• Tracks and Informs teachers of compliancy dates of Individual Educational Plans (IEP); Works directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary;
• Contacts students and families for entry MDT (our term is ARD/IEP meetings) meetings, schedules meetings, distributes IEPs and evaluations to teachers;
• Manages class loads and teacher assignments;
• Coordinates and organizes student special education records for partner school district.

IS K12 RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Do you communicate well?
• Can you build customer confidence?
• Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
• Is your manner honest and straightforward?
• Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
• Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency
• Ability to pass required background check

Preferred Qualifications :

• Special Education Certification (All level)
• Diagnostician Certification preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working with Fingers: Ability to type, sort through pages/papers, or otherwise work with fingers (including thumb) and palm frequently each day.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to move wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as in typing frequently each day.
• Sitting: Ability to sit much of the day.
• Visual: Ability to see and read PC screens, and normal type size print.
• Hearing: Ability to answer/route telephone calls, and understand what clients and co-workers are saying in normal conversation.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comprehension: Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
• Organization: Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule on short-and long-term basis.
• Reasoning/Decision-Making: Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on the school's credibility, operations, and services.
• Communication: Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines. Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication. Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information. Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone and computer; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on the phone. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, expediently and at sufficient volume.
• Mathematics: Ability to count accurately. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy.

REQUIRED COMPUTER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT/DEVICE SKILLS:

• Computers/Peripherals/Other Office Machines:Computer
• Computer Software: Electronic Mail Software (Microsoft Outlook preferred); Spreadsheet and Word Processing Software, (Microsoft Excel and Word preferred); Database Software; Web proficiency.
• Other Tools/Devices/Machines (including Vehicles): No other tools, devices or machines are required in order to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.

The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
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. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job

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WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12
• Limitless Learning

K12 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, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .