Requisition Number 18-3978
Title (MVCA) Transition Coordinator
City Grand Rapids State MI

Description
The Transition Services Coordinator is responsible for ensuring MVCA's compliance with the Michigan Department of Education's mandate for the inclusion of transition services in all Michigan schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops, coordinates, and oversees the implementation of a transition plan for managing transition services for MVCA students, monitors teacher accountability and student success
• Assists teachers with the development of transition plans and participates in IEP meetings
• Conducts internal audit reviews of student files and/or teacher documentation for teacher accountability;
• Provides initial and ongoing professional development training for staff in order to build capa
city for transition service delivery for students
• Establishes and leads a Parent Advisory Committee for Student Transition Services
• Provides necessary assistance to students who desire to participate in or attend vocational schools, the military, post-secondary options, college, etc.
• Investigates and build community support State wide for transition experiences for students
• Seeks assistance of county agencies to provide job coaching
• Support instructional staff with home visits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel up to 75%
• Ability to pass required background check
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in Special Education
• A minimum of 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience in special or vocational education at the secondary level; or a minimum of 3 years of satisfactory employment providing transition-related service to individuals with disabilities between the ages of 13 to 26 years.
• Michigan Transition Coordinator Licensure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Previous experience as a Transition Coordinator in the State of Michigan

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