504 Coordinator

Job Description

The non-negotiable hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.

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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (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 504 Coordinator oversees Section 504 program compliance for Ohio Virtual Academy students. This position is remote.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Place records requests to ensure necessary student documentation is obtained;
• Review data and make determinations/conducts evaluations along with committee regarding 504 eligibilities;
• Ensure 504 plans are reviewed bi-annually and adjusted as needed;
• Conduct Triennial evaluations for existing 504 plan students;
• Facilitate the updating, informing, reviewing and distributing of Section 504 materials to staff;
• Ensure 504's are being implemented with integrity; Report concerns to the administrator;
• Oversee management of 504 Parent Notice Forms, Section 504 Parent Consent for Evaluation, and 504 Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards within time constraints;
• Ensure stakeholders are provided copies of Accommodation Plan within time constraints;
• Ensure 504 students receive proper accommodations for state testing;
• Train staff regarding proper procedures, deadlines, and how to implement accommodations annually;
• Ensure all documentation and 504 student information is monitored and updated in tracking tool;
• Ensure that all documents are prepared and filed for annual internal audit;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Able to pass required background check
• Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting

WORK ENVIRONMENT: These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

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)