Special Education Compliance Coordinator

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Texas Special Education Certification

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

Salary: $56,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus.

Start Date : School Year 2025/2026

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.

The mission of Digital Academy of Texas (DATX) 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 Special Education Compliance 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 schools compliant with deadlines related to special education programs. This position will ensure all special education reporting and compliance requirements are met at all partner school districts.

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm Central Time. Essential Functions

  • 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
  • Request special education records from student’s resident school district and check for compliance and currency
  • Assist with all special education reporting, e.g. school, local, state, and federal
  • Work with Special Education Director, teachers and Executive Director on compliance-related issues
  • Track and Inform teachers of compliancy dates for Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
  • Works directly with parents and students (both regular and special education) where necessary
  • Contact students and families for entry ARD/IEP meetings, schedules meetings, distribute IEPs and evaluations to teachers
  • Manage class loads and teacher assignments
  • Coordinate and organize student special education records for partner school districts
Required Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience and bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Great organizational and time management skills
  • MS365 Proficient
  • Ability to clear required background check
Desired Qualifications
  • Diagnostician Certification
  • Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environments
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 position is virtual
Job Type Regular 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. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals Wi
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