Post-High School Transitions Specialist

phmc.org; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PHMC, in partnership with Fairwold Academy, seeks a Transition Coordinator to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate transition education and services for students with disabilities as they move from high school to postsecondary settings, employment, and independent living.

The role collaborates with families, educators, and community partners under supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Qualifications

• Experience planning transition services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws.
• Ability to work with diverse school staff and families.
• Experience with IEPs and transition goals.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify student strengths and interests for post-school settings.
• Hold individualized transition planning meetings with families.
• Educate parents about transition issues and tours of postsecondary facilities.
• Arrange community and on-site job placements.
• Develop transition curriculum and lesson plans.
• Track student progress and report outcomes post-graduation.

Skills

Transition planning

Parent collaboration

IEP development

Career exploration

Team collaboration

Data reporting

Communication skills

De-escalation

Mobility/safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Special Education certification

Tools

Data systems

Electronic reporting

Job description

PHMC, in partnership with Fairwold Academy, seeks a Transition Coordinator to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate transition education and services for students with disabilities as they move from high school to postsecondary settings, employment, and independent living.

The role collaborates with families, educators, and community partners under supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.