Regional Transition Coordinator

The Special Education Transition Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating and initiating referral for services to Ohio agencies with the assistance of IEP Case Managers and teachers. He or she will conduct bi-weekly or monthly initiatives specific to Transition Services to provide resources and updates to the Special Education staff at all of the ACCEL online schools. The Transition Coordinator will work closely with intervention specialist, families, and students with disabilities to assist in ensuring that the student has the necessary vocational skills experience and education that will enable the student to be a self-supporting citizen, upon graduation.Eligibility: Open to residents in Ohio<h2>About the Opportunity</h2><ul><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide IEP Case Managers and families with resources beginning at kindergarten for families with the most intense needs.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide IEP Case Managers the most up-to-date information on transition to life activities and opportunities for students ages 13 and above through monthly Live or Asynchronous updates to share with SWD staff</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Periodically communicate with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities liaison for referrals</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain a database of Age Appropriate Assessments and activities teachers and students can complete in accordance with the students IEP’s.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate frequently with teachers and parents of students with the highest needs to ensure they have the services they need from Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be willing to participate in Professional Development activities provided by Ohio Department of Education</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Focus end-of-year activities on students who are graduating to ensure the necessary services are connected such as through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities or the student’s local board of Developmental Disabilities.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide assistance as needed to provide additional support to IEP Case Managers to ensure compliance with Indicator 13</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Periodically review a prescribed number of IEP’s in accordance with Indicator 13 checklist and provide additional follow up training for compliance </li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as IEP Case Manager for students Diploma Deferment program, providing necessary Transition Services and follow-up</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate as a member of the Internal Monitoring team</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform all other job duties as assigned</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Degree Preferred</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Transition to Work certification or willingness to work towards obtaining state certification.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services in an online model</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Current Ohio Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated leadership and management ability.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently and contribute to a team</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding and ability to manage confidential information</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks</li></ul><h2>About Us</h2>“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & FounderACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.We offer the following benefits:Life benefits – time & peace of mind<ul><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Retirement contributions</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Discounted childcare at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fearlylearningacademies.com%2Four-brands%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ccharritt%40accelschools.com%7C5ea017ee751c49b0aea108dadeb80a8f%7C4f48161dd9724dbb83740fd5b53a0be7%7C0%7C0%7C638067179284917168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sWtnWAJWfHuyzoYypI7%2FG%2BMRrKasF2RPHe5dsNq3%2BKI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Early Learning Academies</a> locations</li></ul>Health benefits – stay well & thrive<ul><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Program</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</li><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</li></ul>Career benefits – keep growing<ul><li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</li></ul>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1

Regional Transition Coordinator

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