Impactful Transition & Life Skills Specialist

Center for Disability Svcs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Transition Specialist for the Langan School in New York. You will develop and oversee the Vocational Education and LIFE Skills program to help students with disabilities gain essential work and life skills and work toward their IEP goals.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and community partners to design curricula, coordinate work placements, monitor progress, and provide ongoing coaching to students and staff, promoting

Qualifications

• Active NYS Teaching Assistant or Teacher Certification required.
• 3+ years of experience in special education.
• Experience in vocational education or life skills training desirable.
• Strong collaboration and communication with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to design and implement functional assessments and curriculum.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting on student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate the Vocational Education and Life Skills curriculum aligned with NYS standards and IEPs.
• Collaborate with students, families, and staff to create transition plans including work placement and life skills.
• Identify, coordinate, and supervise internships, job shadowing, and youth employment experiences.
• Provide ongoing coaching and classroom consultation on transition strategies.
• Track and report student progress to ensure goals are met.

Skills

Certification knowledge

Collaboration & communication

Curriculum design

Data collection & reporting

Student-focused planning

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Transition Specialist for the Langan School in New York. You will develop and oversee the Vocational Education and LIFE Skills program to help students with disabilities gain essential work and life skills and work toward their IEP goals.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and community partners to design curricula, coordinate work placements, monitor progress, and provide ongoing coaching to students and staff, promoting