Admission Compliance Transition Specialist

LEARN Behavioral

About The Position

The Trellis School is a K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Sparks, MD (Baltimore County). Our Autism Instructors work one-on-one with our learners and receive extensive training and coaching in behavior management. The school’s educational program is designed to build strong foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social and play skills in young learners with a focus on using Verbal Behavior (VB). The Admission Compliance Transition (ACT) Specialist is responsible for ensuring admissions and compliance standards for all students in The Trellis School, in accordance with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
At least 3 years special education teaching experience reqired
Teaching certification preferred
To use initiative in taking the first steps or act without being urged to complete projects and/or
To have the ability and flexibility to work effectively in an organization environment that is rapidly growing
Problem solving- the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information
Planning/organizing- the individual is detail-oriented, prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time
Multi-tasking – the individual is able to work on multiple projects at once
Quality control- the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve
Adaptability- the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected
Dependability- the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve
Safety and security- the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials
Must attend all mandatory training(s).

Responsibilities

Review referral packet to determine any issues with compliance and route packet to appropriate staff members in a timely manner
Contact parents and invite for intake as appropriate
Coordinate start date with the school’s administrative team
Communicate acceptance/declination to the referring county
Send student’s information for cost sheet and acceptance letter to Director of Billing
Communicate student’s start date to all necessary parties, including school team and transportation department
Ensure compliance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) and services the school is able to provide prior to student starting
Schedule IEP meetings with Local School System (LSS) representatives, school team, and parents; send calendar invites to all appropriate staff members
Communicate any rescheduling of IEP meetings as needed
Communicate with LSS representatives regarding necessary changes to the IEP or related to the IEP meeting
Review any necessary portions of the IEP to ensure compliance with COMAR and the school’s procedures
Compile documents and ensure their delivery to student’s parents and LSS representative
Serve as the IEP chair for all IEP meetings which includes: conduct all meetings, print final paperwork, and disseminate according to the ‘5-Day Rule’
Maintain and update all necessary documents required by COMAR
Assist Education Director in the development and updating of the school’s policies and procedures according to COMAR
Ensure maintenance of Student Records
Assist the school team in preparing for upcoming MSDE site visits
Attend MANSEF and MSDE meetings as appropriate
Ensure accuracy in the transition sections of student IEPs
Collaborate with the Transition Coordinator to support families with applying for and accessing services
Monitor compliance of educational programming for transition age students