Job DescriptionnChild Find CoordinatornnRequired Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Special Education Teaching Certification RequirednnResidency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan.nnThe Child Find Coordinator is an IDEA funded position responsible for coordinating the initial evaluation recommendation for special education services based upon referral from Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI) team or by parent request. The incumbent ensures the school is compliant with all applicable state and federal laws and guidelines, develops and delivers on-going training in support of child find regulations, maintains all processes and procedures are completed on time and available for pupil accountant to obtain student data, utilizes the state student data registry for special programs, and plays a key role in the development of improved MTSS/RTI processes as it relates to IDEA requirements for the school. This position reports to the Manager, Special Programs, and interacts on a daily basis with families, school administrators, teachers, related services providers, and on a less frequent basis with compliance monitors in order to successfully perform the work.nnK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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.nnPassionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!nnThe mission of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) 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!nnThis 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.nnEssential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.nn * Coordinates the pre-referral process for special education services for general education students who have been unsuccessful in the response to intervention (RTI) process, as well as for students whose parents have requested special education testing, and in cases where special education eligible students may be transferring from out of state; Properly completes all associated forms and documentation related to this process;nn * Utilizes the state student data registry for special programs, MSDS;nn * Completes initial evaluation for special education services and associated forms/documentation such as initial consent, eligibility recommendations, individualized education program (IEP) etc.; Makes referrals for evaluations by appropriate specialists (speech pathologist, school psychologist, physical therapist, etc.), and coordinates this information within mandated timeframes to determine eligibility or other available general education interventions; Refers eligible students to Manager, Special Programs for caseload placement;nn * Ensures all state and federal guidelines for "child find" are met e.g. child find processes on school website, actively seeking out children w