PVS Student Services Analyst

Organizational Information

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.

Purpose Summary

The Student Services Analyst is a member of the Academic Services Team, reporting to the Student Services Lead. The Student Services Analyst is responsible for overseeing the Periodic Monitoring Review (PMR) of Special Education programs and services for Connections Academy Schools. The Audit and Compliance Analyst analyzes PMR results, recommends corrective action, and communicates with stakeholders to develop action plans.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees the “Periodic Monitoring Review” (PMR) process for Connections Academy schools
• Collaborates with Special Populations Consultants to ensure Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities is provided
• Works closely and collaboratively with Research and Regulatory Specialist to educate Special Populations Consultants on relevant state-specific and/or federal guidelines and how they affect the ways schools provide services
• Communicates steps in the PMR process and reviews appropriate files and school-level documentation
• Analyzes results of the PMR process and related discoveries to educate schools on how to improve processes to result in greater compliance

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required with a background in federal and state special education policy
• Ability to understand and translate special education statues and policies
• Strong research, organizational and issue management skills
• The ability to work well and remain focused in a team environment
• The ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technologically proficient (especially with the use of the internet and Microsoft Office Products)
• Proven record of accomplishment of working collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment with multiple competing deadlines
• Ability and willingness to do detail-oriented work
• Good problem-solving skills, and the ability and willingness to work under pressure from time-to-time

Key relationships

• Works closely with Student Services Specialists, the Research and Regulatory Analyst, the Special Populations Paralegal, and the Student Services Lead
• Interacts with internal and external legal teams

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Job: LEGAL

Organization: Virtual Learning

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 3206