[Hiring] Virtual Special Education Onboarding and Transition Coordinator @ACCEL Schools

Role Description

The Special Education Onboarding and Transition Coordinator is primarily responsible for training new Intervention Specialists in conjunction with the general Onboarding Coordinator. This role includes conducting weekly and monthly follow-up training initiatives specific to special education initiatives and the use of special education programs. The Coordinator works with intervention specialists, 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.

Responsibilities

• SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ONBOARDING
  • Work closely with the general teacher Onboarding Coordinator to develop training and onboarding opportunities specifically for Intervention Specialists.
  • Provide support for a period of time to assist newer Intervention Specialists in day-to-day workflow activities.
  • Serve as District Representative to newer Intervention Specialists for the first three IEP and/or ETR meetings and provide constructive feedback.
  • Conduct monthly follow-up trainings with newly hired Intervention Specialists to target continued areas of process and need.
  • Obtain RESA mentoring credentials for Intervention Specialists new to the profession.
  • Work closely with Special Education Coordinators and Manager to provide additional training opportunities and Professional Development activities that support teacher development throughout our Ohio online schools.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• TRANSITION COORDINATOR
  • 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.
  • Periodically communicate with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities liaison for referrals.
  • Develop and maintain a database of Age Appropriate Assessments and activities teachers and students can complete in accordance with the students’ IEPs.
  • 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.
  • Be willing to participate in Professional Development activities provided by Ohio Department of Education.
  • 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.
  • Provide assistance as needed to IEP Case Managers to ensure compliance with Indicator 13.
  • Periodically review a prescribed number of IEPs in accordance with Indicator 13 checklist and provide additional follow-up training for compliance.
  • Participate as a member of the Internal Monitoring team.
  • Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Transition to Work certification or willingness to work towards obtaining state certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services in an online model.
• Current Ohio Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self, and/or company welfare.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

Benefits

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $55,000 – $70,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
• We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels.

Company Description

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It 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.