Eligibility Coordinator - Georgia

Overview

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.

Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Advanc

ED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Working from the Duluth, Georgia, office and from your home office within Georgia, certified teachers at Georgia Connections Academy support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom. Teachers deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, engage families, and use data to drive student learning and growth.

All GACA teachers and staff must be able to regularly participate in required in-person activities that may require overnight travel throughout the state of Georgia, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings
• Student engagement events
• Professional development and required training
• State testing, End-of-Pathway testing, and all in-person summative and formative assessments
• Graduation and other school-level events

Teachers may also be required to support virtual administration of assessments, as scheduled by the school.

The Initial Eligibility Coordinator is responsible for overseeing district compliance related to Child Find and Eligibilities. This role ensures timely and accurate evaluations for students by maintaining the Initial Evaluation Tracker and coordinating with the Related Services Coordinator. The individual will play a key role in ensuring that initial evaluations are completed in compliance with legal and district requirements.

• Manage and coordinate the Initial Eligibility process
• Ensure district compliance with Child Find and Eligibility requirements.
• Maintain and update the Initial Evaluation Tracker to monitor the status and progress of evaluations.
• Coordinate with the Related Services Master to facilitate the compliant and timely completion of evaluations.
• Oversee and track the evaluation process to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.
• Identify and address potential compliance issues related to initial evaluations.
• Provide support and guidance to staff regarding evaluation procedures and compliance expectations.
• Supervise a group of case managers based on staffing needs, including TKES Other duties as assigned.

• Administer formative and summative assessments, including monthly progress monitoring, CFAs, and EOCs where applicable.
• Participate in all required Georgia state standardized assessments in-person and virtual sessions, including Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, etc., in addition to End-of-Pathway, benchmarks, CFAs, and diagnostic assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress, and intervention documentation.

• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction, and ensure student success.
• Partner with Advisory Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education staff, and team members to meet student needs and ensure strong communication loops.
• Support social, engagement, and community-building activities—both virtual and in-person—to cultivate belonging for students and families.
• Attend required school and district professional development and pursue ongoing growth in instructional practice.

• Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities).
• Participate in student recruitment efforts, marketing events, and family orientations as needed.
• Support the creation of a positive, inclusive virtual school culture through consistent communication, engagement, and community-building practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, strategic initiatives, and student success.

• Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations, and individualized student support
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and intervention
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Effective…