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Candidate may live anywhere in MI, but must attend all PD, state testing, and student outings.
K12 believes in education for everyone. We provide families 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) 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. Join us!
The Transition Coordinator oversees all Special Education/IEP transition plan related activities at the district level. The role 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 postsecondary 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 students, parents, staff/school administration and agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- 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 a special education orientation;
- Oversees all interagency linkages for special education transitions;
- Acts as a resource to special education teachers by keeping current with research and special education laws and attending professional development events in order to disseminate knowledge gained and solicit teacher feedback to identify training opportunities;
- Coordinates transition services for special education students;
- Communicates/educates/responds to questions from administrators, teachers, students, parents, and agencies regarding transition services available for special education students;
- Serves as liaison to vocational/transition agencies;
- Ensures compliance with all Federal/State/District requirements for maintaining files;
- Attends agency meetings as school representative.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Apply using your personal email
- Three years of classroom experience OR advanced degree.
- Must live in Michigan
- Attach image of MI certification to your K12 profile docs
- merely providing the number will not suffice. An image is necessary.
- If you will finish your student teaching and have applied for certification, please apply all necessary proof - letters/ applications
- Ability to clear required background check
- This is at the teacher's expense.
Certificates and Licenses: Special Education Certification, OR Transition-to-Work or Secondary Technical Education Certification, OR School Counselor Certification, OR Career Technical Education Certification
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 25% of time as needed for meetings, professional development
- Ability to clear required background check
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 in Michigan
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.
STRIDE 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.