1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar - 8 hours per day

Location:  Long Term Care and Treatment Program

Competitive salary and benefits package

Start Date:  August 27, 2026

 

If you are interested in this position you can:

Apply at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/

 

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application.  Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

  

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application. 

 

TRANSITIONAL SPECIALIST & REGISTRAR- Long Term Care & Treatment

Classification:  Classified 190-day calendar (with potential for extended contract into summer)

Reports to:   Long Term Care & Treatment Principal

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt


POSITION OVERVIEW

This position creates bridges between worlds for students managing mental and behavioral health needs while ensuring the accuracy and continuity of their educational records. The navigation of a successful transition from residential care back to a student’s home school and community is a powerful responsibility that requires both strong relationships and clear coordination of educational information. The positive short and long-term impact held within this role is meaningful and rewarding, as it helps ensure students leave the LTCT program with both the support and documentation needed to continue their educational progress.


This position works directly with students and their families, community agencies, and school district staff, administrators, and counselors to support transition planning and reentry into educational programs. The role also maintains and coordinates student enrollment and records processes associated with student transitions, ensuring that receiving school districts have the information needed to support each student’s continued success.


Working within a dynamic, creative, positive, and encouraging school community of educators, this role is critical in wrapping students in coordinated services, maintaining accurate educational records, and supporting a smooth transition that allows students to carry forward the progress they have made during their time in the Long Term Care and Treatment program.


QUALIFICATIONS

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Experience working within educational systems serving students with behavioral health needs, special education programs, or alternative education settings preferred.
  3. Experience working with student information systems, student records management, and educational documentation preferred.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws governing student records including FERPA, IDEA, and applicable Oregon statutes and administrative rules.
  5. Experience working with at-risk students from diverse communities and cultures.
  6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with school districts, families, and community agencies to support student transitions between educational programs.
  7. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  8. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors

GENERAL INFORMATION


This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

 

  1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles.
  2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
  3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
  4. Knowledge of rules and regulations applying to students enrolled in Long Term Care and Treatment programs and their reentry into public education.
  5. Ability to partner with families, school districts, and community agencies to support student transitions to educational programs following discharge.
  6. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
  7. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective team building skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
  8. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including oral and written communication and professional disposition when working with others.
  9. Ability to organize and present student data and records in user-friendly formats for internal reporting and collaboration with school districts.
  10. Maintain regular attendance at work and be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
  11. Utilize teleservice platforms to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
  12. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
  13. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
  14. Ability to work flexible hours while visiting receiving school districts and community partners, which may include occasional evening travel.
  15. Ability to safely maneuver self and others in an unpredictable environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 


This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position.  The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.

 

  1. Coordinate student transition and reentry planning from the LTCT program to receiving school districts or educational programs.
  2. Develop collaborative relationships with school districts, counselors, administrators, and community agencies to support successful transitions.
  3. Schedule and facilitate transition meetings with students, families, treatment providers, and district representatives.
  4. Identify barriers to student reentry and collaborate with partners to support access to educational programs.
  5. Provide guidance to students, families, and districts regarding reenrollment processes and educational options.
  6. Assist students and families in navigating school placement options following discharge from LTCT.
  7. Collaborate with LTCT educational and treatment staff to support coordinated transition planning.
  8. Maintain accurate and confidential LTCT student enrollment and withdrawal records in compliance with FERPA and applicable state and federal regulations.
  9. Coordinate transfer of student educational records between LTCT and receiving school districts or educational programs.
  10. Maintain and update student information within the Student Information System (SIS).
  11. Ensure student records related to entry, enrollment, and transition are complete and accurately maintained.
  12. Maintain systems for collecting data related to student transitions and educational outcomes.
  13. Compile transition outcome data and provide periodic reports to LTCT leadership and partner school districts.
  14. Track student placement outcomes following transition to support program evaluation and improvement efforts.

 

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

 

Health Insurance

 

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

Carriers offered are:

Retirement

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Doctor Appointment Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.  

 

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

 

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.