Job Description:

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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, Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA) 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 School’s Special Programs Coordinator serves as an integral staff member assisting with communication and implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities eligible for special education under the IDEA and for students eligible under Section 504 of the ADA in addition to implementing interventions for students requiring RTI services.  

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.

• Implements all policies and procedures related to Special Programs; Develops and implements a results-oriented program design that has synergy with K12 curriculum;


• Promotes and leads the professional development of general education staff in order to ensure students’ accommodations are accessible and implemented with fidelity;


• Assists general education staff with implementing the allowable IEP and 504 Plan accommodations in the online environment and keeping data on the success of said accommodations;


• Creates and maintains relationships with state/regional/district-level special education leaders;


• Develops and disseminates “best practices” for Special Programs in the virtual school setting;


• Implements use of adaptive technology to meet students’ needs;


• Oversees maintenance of resident district Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans; Works directly with parents and students (both regular and SPED) where necessary; Ensures students with disabilities are an integrated part of the school’s fabric and culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Education AND


• Three (3) of Special Education experience OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Missouri Educator Certification (K-12) in Special Education

Endorsements: Special Education

Residency Requirements: 

• Missouri Residents Preferred


• Will consider residents of Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. 


• Must be able to obtain a Missouri teaching license and attend in person events as planned.  This may include testing, professional development, and other school related events.  

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Understanding of state standards, state and federal regulations


• Great organizational and time management skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency


• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time with some overnight stays possible


• Ability to clear required background check

Desired Qualifications:  Master’s degree in Education or related area

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 with regular travel to the office and for professional development.


• Regular travel to the St. Louis, MO office expected to attend meetings and professional development. Core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8am – 4pm (CT).


• In general, employees are expected to travel to the St. Louis office one day each week for meetings; however, concessions may be made for exceptional candidates who live a significant distance from the office.


• Regardless of commute time, all employees are expected to travel for professional development on at least a quarterly basis and may need to stay overnight.

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)

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