504 Coordinator

Job Description

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: None required

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Ohio resident preferred 

• Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border. 
• Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. 
• Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. 

 K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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, 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 role is to work with staff to improve educational outcomes for all students through high-quality interventions that are matched to students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavior needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Develop, revise, and format all paperwork to service the 504 plans at OHVA  
• Maintain Section 504/ADA Compliancy  
• Guides 504 referral, evaluation, and service delivery process  
• Develop, write, and implement accommodations of a 504 plan(s)  
• Schedule yearly reviews on all 504 plans  
• Maintain the 504 data base, all student files (forms, plans, tracking, testing accommodations)  
• Maintain open communication with all families' w/questions about existing or future 504 plans  
• Collect the necessary information that qualifies a student for a 504-accommodation plan  
• Provide training/guidelines about procedures and eligibility requirements for 504 plans to staff.  
• Ensure 504 plan accommodations are in place in educational and testing setting  
• Receive and review a copy of all 504 plans from other schools for new students  
• Coordinate school efforts to comply with Section 504 regulations including training of staff   

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor's degree in health, Education, or Social Services AND 
• 3 or more years of experience in the area of health or education  
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency 
• The ability to clear required background check 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong presentation skills  
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities  
• Ability to work without direct supervision  
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel up to 10%  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This position is virtual with some required travel for professional development and for testing. 
• 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 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 is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement. 

OHVA 504 Coordinator

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.