Transition Coordinator

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The mission of Insight PA Cyber Charter School 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 Special Education Transition Coordinator is responsible for supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for postsecondary success in the areas of employment, education, and independent living. Working in a virtual learning environment, the Transition Coordinator collaborates with special education teachers, families, related service providers, community agencies, and school leadership to develop and implement high-quality transition plans aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). This role includes facilitating age-appropriate transition assessments, coordinating transition services, ensuring compliance with IDEA transition requirements, and guiding students and families through the planning process. The Transition Coordinator plays a critical role in empowering students to achieve meaningful, future-focused outcomes through personalized planning and real-world skill development.

This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work independently for approximately 40 hours per week. A professional, distraction-free home office during the workday is required. Core hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, while allowing for some flexibility as determined by school needs. This is a 10+10 position.

Residency Requirement: Resident of Pennsylvania; residents of other states will be considered on a case by case basis.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

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

• Establishing career and vocational readiness programs and schedules to contribute to special education case managers for IEP team reviews and determinations
• Communicating regularly with students, families, teachers, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) representatives and/or community-based stakeholders to ensure individualized transition plans and goals are current, measurable, and targeted
• Plan, organize, and promote school-sponsored events pertaining to post-secondary transition, such as career fairs, meet and greets, and virtual tours for students and families
• Develop and implement a series of transition skills-based class sessions for families and students with disabilities
• Inform and collaborate with guidance counselors as it relates to updates to transition plans and/or graduation paths determined by IEP teams
• Maintain current and ongoing county/regional agency contacts to access resources for post-secondary education & training for students, families, and/or school personnel
• Establish connections with state and local service providers, consultants, and trainers to expand the school's resources for home, community, and work-based experience options for students with disabilities
• Serve as a liaison and ensure effective communication and coordination among students, families, IEP teams, the OVR, and other providers to develop job readiness and independent skills
• Provide individualized reports of progress on transition goals as needed to inform IEP teams and report progress on transition goals
• Ensure all students with disabilities have current graduation plans, vocational/career interest inventories, strengths profiles, and interagency contacts as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records, communications, and personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Adhere to all school-related processes and procedures for the development, implementation, and documentation of IEP transition components, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Support compliance monitoring and audit processes by maintaining accurate records and documentation related to transition services, goals, and interagency collaboration
• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree(s) in special education or (closely related field) AND
• Three (3) Years] of relevant work experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel
• Experience collaborating with families, community agencies, and adult service providers to support transition planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA transition requirements, including age-appropriate transition assessments, postsecondary goal development, and coordination of transition services.

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting special education department operations for compliance and effectiveness of program delivery
• Professional experience within a virtual learning and/or charter school model
• Proficient knowledge regarding PDE charter school regulations for special education (Chapter 711)

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II Certificate in Education or related field

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 home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• Supports organizational priorities by participating in required in-person meetings and activities, including state testing, wellness checks, home visits, student and family engagement activities, community events, professional development, and other school-sponsored initiatives as assigned.

Job Performance Requirements The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to "dial" a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
• Ability to physically lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports with clarity.
• Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
• Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

Insight PA 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.