Transition Coordinator

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado

Certificates and Licenses: Special Education Certification, OR Transition-to-Work or Secondary Technical Education Certification, OR School Counselor Certification, OR Career Technical Education Certification

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.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) 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!

This is a full-time REMOTE position. 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.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field AND

• 3 years classroom experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: None specified

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• Exempt (salary):We anticipate the salary range to be $44,452.00 - $55,565.00 - $66,678.00 . Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

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.

Job Type

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.