Transition Services Liaison

Stride, Inc.

Maumee, Ohio

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Functional Programming Languages, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Secondary School, Social Work, Special Education, Student Admissions, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Maumee, Ohio

POSTED

8 days ago

Job Description
The Transition Services Liaison is responsible for ensuring communication and cooperation of students participating in a transition track and assisting students with the transition from high school to post- secondary education/training as appropriate.

License and Certification: State of Ohio Paraprofessional Certification

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Ohio resident preferred

Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.
Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education forANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission ofOhio Virtual Academy (OHVA)is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

The Transition Services Liaison is responsible for ensuring communication and cooperation of students participating in a transition track and assisting students with the transition from high school to post- secondary education/training as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Establishes positive relationships with agencies associated with family advocacy groups within an assigned geographic regionwith regard tocollege preparation, work study, and functional life skills;
Assists the Transition Coordinator with family assistance in the areas of college registration, Ohio Core requirements for graduation, work study programs, functional life skills and post-secondary options for students with disabilities;
Assists with and participates in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team;
Assists with post-secondary surveys and follow-up responses as required by the State Performance Plan;
Assists the Family Community Liaison in providing communication to assist families in maintaining advocacy and support for students with disabilities
Educate parents on outreach programs available in their geographic region as it relates to job searches, college admissions requirements, graduation requirements, functional levels as it relates to life skill areas, and other needs as indicated in the transition program for the student

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills
Customerservice orientation
Ability to work without direct supervision
Flexible schedule; ability to travel up to 75%

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Ohio Paraprofessional Certification
Associate Degree in Social Services AND
1 or more years of experience in a customer service environment OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency
The ability to clear required background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degreein area of Special Education, Social Services, or Education
Knowledge of transition services for special education

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

This position is virtual with some required travel for professional development and for testing.
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
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