Special Eduction Transition Specialist

Young World Physical Education

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

North Andover Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Transition Specialist to support students with disabilities in achieving post‑secondary goals. The role requires collaboration with families, educators, and community partners to design individualized transition services.

Responsibilities include assessments, IEP collaboration, community internships, and coordination with adult service agencies, with a focus on measurable outcomes and ongoing progress monitoring.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Current licensure as a School Adjustment Counselor or School Social Worker AND certification in Transition Services.
Experience working with students with disabilities in school and/or community settings.
Strong knowledge of transition planning, vocational assessment, and post‑secondary outcomes.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Assessments aligned with student strengths, preferences, and interests.
Interpret and present assessment results at IEP Team meetings.
Develop measurable transition goals and direct service delivery models.
Provide instruction across career readiness, independence, SEL, and executive functioning.
Develop, coordinate, and monitor community-based learning opportunities.
Identify, secure, and evaluate vocational, educational, and recreational placements.
Collaborate with adult service agencies and guide navigation.
Maintain detailed records of transition activities, placements, and progress.
Coordinate district-wide transition initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Special Eduction Transition Specialist

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Job Description

North Andover Public Schools

POSITION: Transition Specialist (Special Education, Ages 14–22)

DEPARTMENT: Student Services / Special Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services / Special Education Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The Transition Specialist supports students with disabilities in developing the skills necessary for successful post‑secondary outcomes in employment, education, and independent living. This role requires a dually certified professional (School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker + Transition Specialist) who works collaboratively with students, families, educators, and community partners to design and implement individualized, results‑oriented transition services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment & IEP Development
- Conduct comprehensive transitional and vocational assessments aligned with student strengths, preferences, and interests.
- Interpret, summarize, and present assessment results at IEP Team meetings.
- Develop and implement appropriate, measurable transition goals, benchmarks, and direct service delivery models.
Targeted Instruction & Skill Building
Provide individualized, small-group, and direct instruction integrating the following core areas into academic, vocational, and community‑based settings:
- Career & Vocational Readiness: Pre‑vocational skills, career exploration, workplace behaviors, professional communication, and workplace social skills.
- Independence & Self‑Advocacy: Safety, travel training, community access, and independent daily living skills.
- Social‑Emotional & Behavioral Support: Social‑emotional learning (SEL), emotional regulation, coping strategies, and real‑time support during periods of emotional or behavioral dysregulation using therapeutic and crisis‑management strategies.
- Executive Functioning: Organization, planning, time management, and task initiation.
Community Programming & Job Coaching
- Develop, coordinate, and monitor community‑based learning opportunities (internships, job shadows, employment experiences).
- Identify, secure, and evaluate appropriate vocational, educational, and recreational placements.
- Supervise, train, and collaborate with job coaches and employers to establish student accommodations, strategies, and ongoing performance assessments.
Agency Collaboration & Case Management
- Identify and connect students and families with appropriate adult service agencies (e.g., MassAbility, DDS) and guide them through navigating adult service systems.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community partners, employers, and state agencies.
- Collaborate with special education staff on post‑secondary planning, including college and training program exploration.
- Maintain detailed records of all transition‑related activities, outreach efforts, placements, and student progress.
- Coordinate and contribute to district‑wide transition initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Education: Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure/certification as a School Adjustment Counselor or School Social Worker AND certification or demonstrated expertise in Transition Services.
Experience: Proven experience working with students with disabilities in school and/or community‑based settings.
Knowledge Base: Strong knowledge of transition planning, vocational assessment, and post‑secondary outcomes; familiarity with state agencies and adult service systems.
Core Skills: Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
Logistics: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (required for transporting students to community‑based sites).

Preferred Skills: