Related Service Coordinator - Georgia Connections Academy

School Summary

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.

• 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 Related Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of related service provision for students with special needs. This role involves collaborating with service providers, ensuring compliance with service delivery expectations, and providing professional development to special education staff. The individual will maintain and monitor service trackers, manage provider availability, and address any noncompliance issues to ensure students receive the support they need.

• Collaborate with related service providers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Facilitate open communication with special education leaders, providers, families, and staff to resolve any documentation or service delivery issues.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of related service logs to enable effective data reporting and analysis.
• Provide professional development and training to special education staff on related service procedures and best practices.
• Oversee and track the performance and compliance of related service providers using service trackers.
• Maintain and update the master calendar to manage provider availability.
• Monitor the fulfillment of expectations for related service providers, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Attend weekly meetings with Pearson to discuss service provision updates and address any concerns.
• Identify and address noncompliance issues related to related service provision.
• Work closely with related services analysts to maintain compliance and ensure timely service delivery.
• 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…