Special Education Transition Leader

Division Wide; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Special Education Specialist - Transition for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports regulatory activities, instructional programming for students with disabilities, and division strategic plan implementation related to transition and community services.

A Master’s Degree or specialist-level certification is required; licensure in administration or other leadership credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or other specialist-level certification required.
• Licensure in administration or other school leadership credentials preferred.
• Supervises key activities and supports the implementation of the division's strategy.
• Leads transition planning and community services coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervises key activities and supports the implementation of the division's strategic plan.
• Creates and supervises program support related to transition planning, including transition assessment and goal setting.
• Collaborates with community agencies to facilitate referrals and services.
• Manages special education caseload in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Represents the division on state, regional, and local levels.
• Coordinates staff development and monitors compliance and reporting.

Skills

Transition planning

Staff development

Community collaboration

Compliance monitoring

State reporting

Federal reporting

FAPT liaison

SEAC liaison

Education

Master’s degree or specialist certification

Job description

Winchester Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Special Education Specialist - Transition for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports regulatory activities, instructional programming for students with disabilities, and division strategic plan implementation related to transition and community services.

A Master’s Degree or specialist-level certification is required; licensure in administration or other leadership credentials are preferred.