High School Transition Leader: Empower Student Pathways

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joel Barlow High School in Redding, CT is seeking an Anticipated Transition Coordinator to support students with disabilities by coordinating transition planning, postsecondary options, and community connections.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with CT Special Education K-12 certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12.
• Relates well with students, staff and public.
• Excellent written skills and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Participation in CSDE transition coordinator training (must be completed within one year of hire).
• Knowledge of and ability to complete transition-focused assessments.

Responsibilities

• Connect students and families with relevant community resources, agencies, and postsecondary institutions (DDS, BRS, etc).
• Consult with staff prior to PPT meetings to ensure IEPs with transition goals meet students’ needs.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and external agencies for coordinated transition planning.
• Assist in development and implementation of individualized transition plans.
• Meet with regional transition coordinators and engage in RESC trainings/workshops.
• Facilitate job shadowing experiences, internships, part-time job searches, career speakers, and transition-focused community outings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community businesses and agencies for job opportunities.
• Facilitate referrals to local/state agencies, transition programs as needed.
• Develop and implement department-wide programming aligned with CT CORE Transition Skills.
• Work with staff to develop recommendations based on evaluations for postsecondary planning.
• Conduct and report evaluations to develop CT CORE alignment.
• Facilitate person-centered planning for students and families.
• Lead staff in implementing transition goals and objectives.
• Provide direct instruction to students to develop transition skills.
• Create and manage on-campus work site opportunities.
• Maintain records of transition activities and contribute to program evaluation.
• Case manage students.
• Develop and lead transition-focused trainings for the department.
• Complete transition paperwork in relation to state policies/practices.
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Student & staff relations

Written & oral communication

Multi-tasking

Learn new technology

Transition training knowledge

Assessments knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Joel Barlow High School in Redding, CT is seeking an Anticipated Transition Coordinator to support students with disabilities by coordinating transition planning, postsecondary options, and community connections.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with CT Special Education K-12 certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and external agencies.