About the Team
ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual Special Education Transition Coordinators for our upcoming 2024-2025 school year! ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors.
Ohio issued Special Education license and Transition endorsement is required for this position.
- Provide IEP Case Managers the most up-to-date information on transition to life activities and opportunities for students ages 13 and above through monthly Live or Asynchronous updates to share with SWD staff
- Periodically communicate with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities liaison for referrals
- Develop and maintain a database of Age Appropriate Assessments and activities teachers and students can complete in accordance with the students IEP’s.
- Communicate frequently with teachers and parents of students with the highest needs to ensure they have the services they need from Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Be willing to participate in Professional Development activities provided by Ohio Department of Education
- Focus end-of-year activities on students who are graduating to ensure the necessary services are connected such as through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities or the student’s local board of Developmental Disabilities.
- Provide assistance as needed to provide additional support to IEP Case Managers to ensure compliance with Indicator 13
- Periodically review a prescribed number of IEP’s in accordance with Indicator 13 checklist and provide additional follow up training for compliance
- Participate as a member of the Internal Monitoring team
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Degree Preferred
- Transition to Work certification or willingness to work towards obtaining state certification
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services in an online model
- Current Ohio Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
- Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
- Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
- Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
- Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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