Related Service Contractor; Remote

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Job Description

The Related Services Operations at Stride (RESOS) Related Services Contractor assists and supports the RESOS team, school administration, teachers, staff, and/or service providers at the school regarding any therapy or related services (RS) provided to students through an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan. The Related Services Contractor is responsible for adhering to federal and state procedures, timelines, and all required reporting regarding the acquisition and provision of these services to students.

Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

The Related Services Contractor serves as the contact point for all teachers, staff, and service providers at the assigned school(s) regarding any therapy or related services provided to students through an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan. The Related Services Contractor is responsible for adhering to federal and state procedures, timelines, and all required reporting regarding the acquisition and provision of these services to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assist in the development of a network of providers throughout the state within the private sector as well as local school districts for programs
• Negotiate rates with providers based on market value of services rendered
• Maintain awareness of current related services expenditures and annual budget guidelines
• Assist and establish contracts with service providers as appropriate
• Ensure existing contracts are compliant (current licensure, documentation)
• Accurately and timely maintain database of related service providers
• Ensure appropriate placement of all students requiring some form of related services within defined SLA’s with a provider within 30 miles of the student’s home
• Provide contracted providers and therapists copies of necessary paperwork to serve assigned services, including the most updated IEP goals and evaluations
• Ensure school(s) receive progress reports from contracted therapists for any student receiving some form of related service
• Ensure IEP requirements for related service goals and services are met
• Track and monitor attendance at related service sessions
• Work with providers/schools/therapists when conflicts arise in a professional and prompt manner
• Ensure required information is received from assigned therapists during evaluation process for students
• Train providers, therapists, school personnel who directly support related service
• Monitor school level data within the available database(s) of all related services, invoices, and students
• Assist with enrollment process to ensure documentation is received for timely provision of services as determined by the Special Programs Manager
• Directly support and work with the Business Manager and Special Programs Manager on verification and approval of all related service invoices
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with school personnel, providers, and therapists

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Bachelor Degree OR Associates Degree
• General Educational…