Teacher - Transitional Specialist (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County School District in Chester, South Carolina is seeking a Transitional Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on providing transitional planning and supported work experiences for students in special education, with collaboration across school staff, parents, and community partners.

Responsibilities include developing Individual Transition Plans, team teaching with job coaches, and monitoring student progress in work sites, while ensuring compliance with district

Responsibilities

• Implement the transitional planning process according to the transition planning memorandum.
• Develop and review Individual Transition Plans for graduating students.
• Team‑teach with job coaches and teachers in school or community work sites.
• Monitor student progress in work experience sites and provide guidance.
• Provide job counseling with students and work supervisors as needed.
• Assist in vocational assessments in school and community settings.
• Assist in developing professional training plans for staff development.
• Coordinate transition operations with Vocational Education programs.
• Participate in task forces and advisory councils to improve the Transition program.
• Identify work experience sites and collaborate with district personnel and industry partners.
• Assist in placing students into school-based and community-based work experiences.
• Engage parents and community in the transition process.

Job description

Teacher - Transitional Specialist (2026-2027)

Chester County School District - Chester, South Carolina

Job ID: 5841673 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Details

Reports To: Director of Special Education | Wage/Hour Status: Exempt | Terms of Employment: 155 Days | Funding: SCVRD (Continued employment contingent upon funding)

Job Description

Job Title: Transitional Specialist Salary Block: Teacher

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to supplement the core academic subject area assigned to meet state standards for individual children deemed most in need, or a school wide approach to improve the overall instructional program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education
• Possess a valid SC teaching certificate with special education endorsement
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of special education student needs for postsecondary life preparation
• Demonstrate skills in public relations with school personnel, parents, and community

Performance Responsibilities

Instructional Management:

• Implement the transitional planning process according to the “Memorandum of Understanding on Transition Planning for Students Enrolled in Special Education.”
• Develop and review Individual Transition Plans for all graduating eligible special education students utilizing pertinent student data gathered for this specific purpose.
• Team‑teach with job coaches/VAC’s and classroom teachers in school‑based and/or community‑based work sites as needed.
• Monitor student performance/progress in work experience sites and provides assistance necessary to ensure maximum student achievement.
• Provide job counseling with students and work supervisors as needed.
• Assist in school‑based and community‑based vocational assessments.

School/Organizational Climate:

• Assist in developing and maintaining positive staff morale among school personnel.

School/Organizational Improvement:

• Maintain accurate written logs of student, school personnel, and community agencies contact with significant events records and reports to the Special Education Director on a scheduled basis to assure a smooth flowing transition process implementation.
• Maintain current information base on services and contact persons provided by each community agency for eligible students.
• Coordinate transition operations with the Vocational Education program to ensure a smooth flowing service system for eligible students.
• Participate in task forces and advisory councils to ensure continuous improvement of the Transition program.

Personnel Management:

• Assist in developing professional training plans to ensure effective staff development for quality operations in the transitional planning process.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

• Assist the Special Education Director in developing district guidelines.
• Assist the Special Education Director in preparing the budget.

Student Management:

• Identify maximum number of potential work experience sites available for student assignment within the school district and in the community.
• Work cooperatively with district personnel and industry/commercial companies in the community to facilitate work experience and/or job training opportunities for eligible special education students.
• Assist in placement of students into the school-based and into the community-based work experiences.

School/Community Relations:

• Assist with parent and community involvement in the transition process.
• Assist with Professional Growth and Development.
• Participate in staff development opportunities that ensure professional growth in the field.

Other:

• All duties assigned must meet federal and state standards, district policies and procedures related to activities in compliance under Federal Program requirements.
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the CCSD safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintains emotional control under stress. Frequent district wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Terms of Employment

Work established by the Superintendent; salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as provided by board policies and procedures.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > Transition Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Brett , Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Chester, South Carolina 29706
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]