Virtual Special Education Onboarding and Transition Coordinator

ACCEL Schools•Regional Ohio, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Onboarding and Transition Coordinator is primarily responsible for training new Intervention Specialists in conjunction with the general Onboarding Coordinator. Conduct weekly and monthly follow-up training initiatives specific to special education initiatives and use of special education programs. Work 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred
Transition to Work certification or willingness to work towards obtaining state certification.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the general teacher Onboarding Coordinator with developing training and onboarding training 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 to our Ohio online schools 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
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 IEP’s.
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 provide additional support to IEP Case Managers to ensure compliance with Indicator 13
Periodically review a prescribed number of IEP’s 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