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Form of workJob No: #2110 Posting Timeline: October 2nd - 12th, 2023
Position: Student Transition Specialist
Location: Beekman Center
Starting Date: October 23rd, 2023
Hours per Day: 8 hours per day (1.0 FTE)
Work Days per Week: 5 days
Salary: Starting at $45,355
Bargaining Unit: LSEA
Join the Lansing School District and share in our mission to provide educational
excellence in a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
Qualifications:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Lansing School District accepts on-line applications only. Applicants are to submit a (1) Complete and detailed LSD Application (educational background, specialized/technical training, work experience, most recent performance evaluations), (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Letters of Recommendation, (5) Seniority Date, if applicant is an LSD bargaining unit member.
In the event the applicant cannot upload or scan the additional required documents, they can be submitted by mail or in person on or before the posting expiration date. The applicant shall indicate on the packet of information the position for which the materials are intended using the following statement: Please attach this packet of additional information to my on-line application for job # (insert #), (insert job title). I have submitted an on-line application under the name, (insert your name) and assigned it to the job number indicated.
Lansing School District, Attn: Human Resources Department
519 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-755-2000 Fax: 517-755-2009
The Lansing School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual. For more information on employment opportunities with the Lansing School District visit our website at www.lansingschools.net.
Position: Student Transition Specialist
Location: Beekman Center
Starting Date: October 23rd, 2023
Hours per Day: 8 hours per day (1.0 FTE)
Work Days per Week: 5 days
Salary: Starting at $45,355
Bargaining Unit: LSEA
Join the Lansing School District and share in our mission to provide educational
excellence in a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
Qualifications:
- A Masters degree is required.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Two years of experience in Youth Service Programs working with adjudicated youth.
- Experience working with school district personnel and/or community based organizations that serve youth.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicates with students, parents, guardians, district and court staff, and other agencies as directed;develops and maintains a professional rapport with program staff; demonstrates sensitivity to needs ofstudents.
- Conducts workshops for families and students on transitions to their resident high school or post-secondaryoptions; maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
- Maintains accurate records and reports for Title I compliance including Transition Plan, Assessments Data,Attendance Records, IEP, student progress, pertinent information, transcripts, number of intakes/records,incident reports, and various related information for periodic reporting for accountability according to Stateand Federal standards.
- Maintains a caseload of students; acts as liaison for students, families and other related agencies involved inthe transition process; assists students in completing various forms and obtaining documents for transition,training, and education; provides interventions when necessary; conducts a variety of risk/needsassessments; assists in developing Student Success Plan (SSP); participates in meetings with staff andagencies to provide information and recommendations.
- Knowledge of general activities and functions of a Juvenile Court and Community Schools program;challenges, behaviors and needs of at-risk populations; basic research techniques; software applications,data collection and dissemination.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where onlylimited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram,or schedule form.
The Lansing School District accepts on-line applications only. Applicants are to submit a (1) Complete and detailed LSD Application (educational background, specialized/technical training, work experience, most recent performance evaluations), (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Letters of Recommendation, (5) Seniority Date, if applicant is an LSD bargaining unit member.
In the event the applicant cannot upload or scan the additional required documents, they can be submitted by mail or in person on or before the posting expiration date. The applicant shall indicate on the packet of information the position for which the materials are intended using the following statement: Please attach this packet of additional information to my on-line application for job # (insert #), (insert job title). I have submitted an on-line application under the name, (insert your name) and assigned it to the job number indicated.
Lansing School District, Attn: Human Resources Department
519 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-755-2000 Fax: 517-755-2009
The Lansing School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual. For more information on employment opportunities with the Lansing School District visit our website at www.lansingschools.net.
