Job Requirements:
The position requires no less than a Master's Degree in special education from an accredited college or university. The position also requires at least five years of experience working with student populations in alternative, special education or non-traditional settings and an endorsement in special education general curriculum K-12. The IEP and Transition Coordinator must be able to demonstrate professional leadership and knowledge of special education concepts; implementation strategies and processes applicable to a middle/secondary school environment educating residential and day disabled "at risk" youth.
Job Summary:
The IEP and Transition Coordinator will provide special education professional expertise to the teaching faculty and administration of HopeTree Academy. He/she will also assist the Director of Education and Education Supervisor in overseeing student scheduling, testing, and a variety of transition (job placement, career exploration, employability skills development) activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consults with and assists the Education Assessment Coordinator in the procurement of and administration of SOL testing given to HTA students.
- Consults/assists in student scheduling by coordinating courses with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP or 504 Plan).
- Oversees IEP's and IIP's and coordinates IEP/IIP meetings.
- Serves as the IEP liaison between HTA and local education agencies in providing written information for IEP team.
- Ensures IEP due dates, eligibility dates, goals and objectives, progress reports, etc. are being completed and met in timely manner by Special Education Teachers.
- Ensures IIP goals, progress reports, narratives, etc. are being completed and met in a timely manner by Special Education Teachers.
- Ensures all student documentation is filed in cumulative folder.
- Oversees submission of HTA progress reports to local education agencies.
- Reviews the physical copy of the IEP, ISDP and ensures documentation is in students cumulative file.
- Connects students to agencies (Workforce Development, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Blue Ridge Assisted Living, etc.) to assist with transition plans and post-secondary goals.
- Assists with accommodations with On-the-Job training experiences.
- Consults/assists the administration with a variety of transition activities for HTA's secondary students…i.e. job placements, apprenticeship placements, career exploration field trips and employability skills development.
- Visits On- the-Job training sites.
- Leads and oversees Element 3 meetings and ensures all components are submitted on time.
- Establishes appropriate priorities and uses time efficiently in carrying out his/her job responsibilities.
- Assist with the admission process to assure IEPs/504 Plans meet VDOE and VAISEF regulatory requirements for a student admission.
- Provide written IEP information for Local Education Agency and is responsible to develop Individualized Instruction Programs.
- Attends a minimum of 36 hours per year of professional development training experiences in order to enhance professional abilities as required by licensure recertification standards.
- Follows Agency dress code.
-Attendance and Punctuality: on time for work, meetings, trainings, etc.
-Cooperation: works well with immediate supervisors and others.
-Public Relations: represents the agency well to individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- working with students in a non-traditional setting: 5 years (Required)
- middle/high school educating residential "At Risk Youth": 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, VA 24153 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salem, VA 24153: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person