Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Special Education OR Secondary Technical OR School Counselor OR Career Technical Education

• If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of West Virginia within 60 days of employment

Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of West Virginia

• May consider residents of surrounding states (KY, PA, OH, MD, DE, or VA)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $53,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus

Start Date: Immediate

The remote 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 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.

The mission of West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) schools 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 REMOTE full-time 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. (delete if part time).

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation 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.

REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field AND
• 3 years classroom experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• AND Certificates or Licenses: Special Education Certification, OR Transition-to-Work or Secondary Technical Education Certification, OR School Counselor Certification, OR Career Technical Education Certification
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time as needed for meetings, professional development
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

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 virtual 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

Regular

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.