Requisition Number 19-1307
Title (ODLS) Transition Program Coordinator
City Maumee State OH

Description
Transition Program Coordinator
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms, giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world.

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

The Transition Program Coordinator assists staff in providing special education and transition services that are critical to the success of students with disabilities by providing guidance and training in a manner that is compliant with all pertinent laws and regulations. Services are provided for all levels of transition planning including, Middle School into High School and High School into the workforce or post-secondary training/education. The position also assists in the completion of related reports that may be required by the school, State and/or federal government and facilitates communications between parents, staff/school administration and third party agencies.
AS Transition Program Coordinator, YOU WILL..

• Serves as consultant and in-service leader to teachers in the coordination of transition activities; Assists in preparing for/conducting needed in-service trainings including special education orientation;
• Remains abreast of current research and special education laws as well as attending professional development events in order to act as a resource to Special Education Teachers disseminating knowledge gained and soliciting their feedback in order to identify additional training opportunities;
• Coordinates transition services for special education students;
• Communicates/educates/responds to questions from administrators, teachers, parents and outside agencies regarding transition services available for special education students; Assists in their appropriate utilization; Serves as liaison to vocational/transition agencies for the district; Attends agency meetings as school representative.
• Oversees all interagency linkages for special education transitions;
• Plans and carries out transition related outings, such as transition tours, job shadows, and job experiences, including meetings with employers and secondary education institutions;
• Supervises the writing, implementation, and progress of IEP transition plans;
• Conducts parent, student, and teacher training related to transition topics;
• Collects and maintains data related to: IEP attendance; survey completion; entry into State database for Indicator 14 survey;
• Develops course of study for all students with collaboration from counselors;
• Writes Summary of Performance for exiting students;
• Creates comprehensive post-high school program for students with significant disabilities;
• Attends annual transition plan meeting.

IS K12 RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Do you communicate well?
• Can you build customer confidence?
• Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
• Is your manner honest and straightforward?
• Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
• Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education AND
• Three (3) years of Special Education classroom experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Special Education Other Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time as needed for meetings, professional development, etc.
• Able to pass background check requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Transition-to-Work or Secondary Transition Endorsement; Career Technical Education Certification/Endorsement

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.