Bilingual Transition & Career Readiness Specialist

Thornton Fractional High School District 215; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 seeks a Transition Support Specialist to develop and evaluate secondary transition programs across disability categories. The role focuses on student-focused planning, family collaboration, and interagency partnerships.

The position requires a current Illinois PEL with LBS I and secondary education endorsements, plus five years in special education or school services. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Illinois PEL with LBS I and secondary education endorsements.
• Five years of teaching special education or related school service experience.
• Vocational teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department meetings on transition services.
• Support IEP transition sections with case managers/teachers.
• Coordinate college and career readiness activities with PPS.
• Complete Summary of Performance paperwork for 12th grade students.
• Maintain records in compliance with DRS/ORS and DHS regulations.
• Serve as Case Manager in transition meetings for incoming 9th graders.

Skills

Career assessment interpretation

Vocational matching

Family collaboration

Interagency collaboration

Education

PEL with LBS I

Secondary education

LBS II/Transition (preferred)

Admin/Principal (preferred)

Job description

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 seeks a Transition Support Specialist to develop and evaluate secondary transition programs across disability categories. The role focuses on student-focused planning, family collaboration, and interagency partnerships.

The position requires a current Illinois PEL with LBS I and secondary education endorsements, plus five years in special education or school services. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.