Transition Services Liaison

004 K12 Virtual Schools LLC; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

STRS/SERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Transition Services Liaison for OHVA, a virtual role with travel.

The position supports high school students transitioning to post-secondary options, assists with IEP and college registration, and collaborates with family liaisons to provide life skills guidance across multiple districts. Requires Ohio Paraprofessional Certification and an Associate degree in Social Services, plus experience in customer service.

Qualifications

• State of Ohio Paraprofessional Certification.
• Associate Degree in Social Services AND 1+ years in customer service or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Web proficiency.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with agencies within an assigned geographic region regarding college preparation and life skills.
• Assist with college registration, Ohio Core requirements, work study, and post-secondary options for students with disabilities.
• Assist with IEP team activities and post-secondary surveys as required.
• Educate families on outreach programs and job search resources in their region.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Travel up to 75%

Education

State Paraprofessional Certification

Associate degree in Social Services

Bachelor's degree in Special Education / Social Services / Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Start Date: 26/27 school year, Immediately.

Certificates and Licenses: State of Ohio Paraprofessional Certification.

Residency Requirements: Ohio residents preferred; 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.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY 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 of Ohio 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes positive relationships with agencies associated with family advocacy groups within an assigned geographic region with regard to college 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.
• Customer service 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 degree in 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. The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions). The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Job Type Board Employee_CW.

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 [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statements

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.

For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs.

Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in.

For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey.

Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.