Special Education Clerk - Contractor

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: None required Residency Requirements: Texas The Special Programs Clerk supports school administrators by processing requests for both new enrollments and withdrawals, maintaining student files and records that are both clerical and academic in nature, performing routine administrative duties and facilitating communications with various stakeholders. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Stride K12 partner school, (TXSS) 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! 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. The hourly rate for the position is $15.00 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Requests specific special programs records for newly enrolled students;
• Tracks receipt of requested records to ensure required timelines are met;
• Utilize Sharepoint to access Special Programs Enrollment reports
• Fulfills records requests for withdrawn students within prescribed time frames;
• Processes student withdrawals, fulfills records requests for withdrawn students within prescribed time frames;
• Sends special programs notification letters and testing results to parents;
• Create and maintain student files in special programs operating systems
• Maintains K12 and state student-level special programs databases and records (Totalview; RSM; Test Nirvana, Sharepoint, Excel)
• Data Entry, ensure system accuracy, file and data audits;
• Monitors and updates Child Find Report and follows up on child find inquiries; updates TVS
• Creates customized reports for various departments as requested;
• Assists with Special Programs audits and projects as requested;
• Creates and maintains student cumulative special programs files and other student records (Special Education, English Language services, 504 plans, etc.); audits for accuracy on at least an annual basis; establishes and maintains secure access to student records; ensures proper disposal of student records;
• Assists school-based team with compliance requirements such as scheduling IEP/504/EL Team Meetings; maintaining Timeline calendars;
• Ensures that school personnel comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• One (1) year of related work experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Shows competence and expertise in using various technological systems and software

Certificates and Licenses: None required. Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Detail oriented, able to identify errors in student data and information
• Able to multi-task, get tasks done quickly and accurately
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Communicate professionally and tactfully through all communications
• Flexible, team-player; adapts to changing office environment
• Ability to travel as required up to 25% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting
• Experience working in a virtual environment
• Experience with online meeting platforms
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience working with special program rules
• Knowledge of special program paperwork.
• Experience in Frontline software
• Experience in state reporting software, TREX, TSDS, etc.

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 home based position.

Job Type Contractor 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 [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job