Assistant 504 Coordinator at Stride in Little Rock, AR

Required Certificates and Licenses: Arkansas Teaching Certification Required 

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Arkansas 

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The 504 Assistant Coordinator supports the 504 Coordinator and helps manage all aspects of 504 programming to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. 

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 ARVA 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. 

• Facilitate and ensure the implementation of the school district approved Section 504 processes and data collection policies. 

• Develop and maintain all Section 504 records including 504 plans and list of eligible students. 

• Keep informed of current state and federal requirements regarding Section 504. 

• Serve as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding Section 504 issues. 

• Provide ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding Section 504 and the implementation of Section 504 and data collection procedures. 

• Support teachers in documenting student progress. 

• Serve as liaison between the school and District regarding Section 504 issues. 

• Work with the special education team to facilitate 504 student eligibility for special education. 

• Work with student management program to prepare documentation for 504 meetings. 

• Assist with dyslexia intervention plans and dyslexia interventions. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree AND 

• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Ability to clear required background check  

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Understanding of applicable sections of the state and federal education laws and other pertinent regulations 

• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills both in-person and electronically 

• Customer service oriented 

• Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis 

• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; utilizes computer software associated with curriculum 

• Ability to travel 20% time for work including to support in-person testing, meetings, and professional development 

• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick and mortar environment 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

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

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.  

Exempt (salary):  $50,000 

We anticipate the salary to be $50,000.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.  

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 some travel required.