High School Transition Specialist - Special Education

Loudoun County Public Schools; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Transition Teacher of Special Education to deliver transition-focused services to eligible high school students. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to provide professional learning and to coordinate worksites and job coaching for students.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, eligibility for Virginia SPED licensure, and experience with transition curricula and data collection. 10-month schedule with Exempt status and 7-hour days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Special Education preferred or eligible.
• Experience: five years of successful classroom teaching in special education (secondary) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to provide professional learning on transition topics.
• Coordinate worksites and job coaching with businesses; support accommodations and modifications.
• Assist students in obtaining employment-related skills and monitor progress toward postsecondary goals.
• Provide direct instruction in transition classes (e.g., Education for Employment, Career and Transition).
• Communicate with students, families, and staff; participate in interdepartmental collaboration.
• Attend IEP meetings and assist in developing transition plans; assess needs with career tools.
• Collect and analyze data for state requirements and assess workplace readiness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Tech literacy

Research-informed instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Transition Teacher of Special Education to deliver transition-focused services to eligible high school students. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to provide professional learning and to coordinate worksites and job coaching for students.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, eligibility for Virginia SPED licensure, and experience with transition curricula and data collection. 10-month schedule with Exempt status and 7-hour days.