Child Find Coordinator

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Valid Arizona Teaching Certification Required

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Arizona

• This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Arizona.

The Child Find Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Child Find Process, including referrals for Special Education initial evaluations. This position reports to the Academic Administrator of Special Programs, and interacts on a daily basis with families, school administrators, teachers, related services providers, and on a less frequent basis with compliance monitors in order to successfully perform the work.

The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) 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.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Coordinate Child Find referral, screening, and evaluation processes for students suspected of having disabilities.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and required evaluation timelines.
• Review referrals and supporting documentation to determine appropriate next steps.
• Schedule and coordinate Child Find, evaluation planning, eligibility, and related special education meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for families, school staff, and stakeholders regarding Child Find procedures.
• Ensure procedural safeguards and required notices are provided to parents/guardians.
• Track referrals, evaluations, and compliance timelines using district data systems.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and documentation.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, school psychologists, related service providers, and administrators throughout the evaluation process.
• Generate reports and maintain data related to Child Find activities and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to referral and evaluation processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding Child Find procedures and requirements.
• Assist with state monitoring activities, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Participate in department, district, and professional development meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Special Programs or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree(s) AND
• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Thorough knowledge about and ability to apply understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Three (3) or more years of special education teaching or case management experience
• Three (3) or more years of directly related experience in an online school setting
• Minimum of three years of experience in special education preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Child Find requirements, evaluation procedures, and special education compliance timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with virtual education and special education data systems preferred.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

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 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. 

Job Type

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 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.