IEP & Transition Coordinator — Special Education

HopeTree Family Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeTree Academy is seeking an IEP and Transition Coordinator to provide expert SPED support to teachers and administrators. You will help oversee scheduling, testing, and transition activities across the school, aligning IEP/504 plans with state requirements.

The role requires a master’s in special education with at least five years of experience in alternative or non-traditional settings and an SPED K-12 endorsement. Strong leadership and collaboration with local agencies are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years of experience with student populations in alternative or non-traditional settings and an endorsement in SPED K-12.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Education Assessment Coordinator on SOL testing for HTA students.
• Coordinate student schedules with IEP/504 Plans and oversee IEP/IIP meetings.
• Act as IEP liaison between HTA and local education agencies with written information for the IEP team.
• Ensure IEP due dates, goals, progress reports, and documentation are kept up to date.
• Oversee submission of HTA progress reports to local education agencies.
• Coordinate transition activities and link students to Workforce Development and other agencies.
• Support accommodations for on-the-job training experiences.
• Lead Element 3 meetings and ensure timely submission of components.
• Promote Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) strategies school-wide.
• Support admissions to ensure IEP/504 Plans meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Testing administration

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Endorsement in Special Education K-12

5+ years of experience with at-risk youth

Job description

HopeTree Academy is seeking an IEP and Transition Coordinator to provide expert SPED support to teachers and administrators. You will help oversee scheduling, testing, and transition activities across the school, aligning IEP/504 plans with state requirements.

The role requires a master’s in special education with at least five years of experience in alternative or non-traditional settings and an SPED K-12 endorsement. Strong leadership and collaboration with local agencies are essential.