Transition Services Liaison

Job Description

The non-negotiable hourly amount for this role is $17.00 per hour.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. 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 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. Join us!

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.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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
• 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%
• Ability to pass required background check

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• State of Ohio Paraprofessional Certification
• Associate Degree in Social Services AND
• 1 or more years’ experience in a customer service environment OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency

Residency Requirement: Must be an Ohio resident

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Job Type

Board Employee

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, Inc. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)