Transition Program Lead Teacher (Extension of Services)

Description

Position at SESI Schools

Why Join Us

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs.

We offer a generous benefits package including :

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000
• Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

The Opportunity

The Transition Specialist will be responsible for providing academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive in school.

They will conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to drive outcomes.

Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional teacher who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students’ academic performance
• Utilize school’s behavior support and intervention strategies, including Implementation of de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention to maintain the safety of students and staff
• Develop and maintain student forms and files as required by SESI Schools, local, state, and / or federal agencies
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards goals
• Collaborate with staff to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Works with students in transition / bridge programs to ensure that they understand and can successfully navigate the process of moving from Adult Education to credit or vocational programs.
• Conducts follow-up with students in bridge and transition programs to ensure that they can locate and access any necessary services, such as tutoring, advisement, etc.
• Develops mechanisms to track student participation and performance in transition and bridge programs in order to evaluate efforts and improve effectiveness.
• Serves as a liaison between the Adult Education program and college credit and career programs, as well as student services offices such as Admissions and Advising, Student Success and Leadership Institute, Tutoring, Financial Aid, as they relate to the transition of Adult Education students.
• Serves as a liaison with community organizations. Travels to various locations within an assigned territory to establish partnerships.
• Schedule all students time within the transition program
• Ensure all necessary intake paperwork has been completed
• Interview all incoming students for programming
• Work with staff on necessary assessment tools needed to evaluate student and student progress
• Schedule all meetings with necessary personnel
• Organize / plan all social outings, job site visits, college visits with team and student
• Light lifting, walking, and / or climbing stairs may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible
• SPED Credential with LBS1

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation / gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.