Transition Assistant

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Transition Assistant to support high school students in their journey towards adulthood. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to provide guidance in life skills, college preparation, and career readiness. You will engage with students, helping them navigate challenges while fostering their independence and success. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives. Join a team that values creativity and initiative, and be part of a rewarding educational experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with high school students, preferably with emotional disabilities.
• Eligible for Illinois Type 39 Substitute Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professionals to facilitate life skills and career readiness activities.
• Guide students in navigating higher education and job readiness.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Good humor

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Tools

Illinois Type 39 Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Join a therapeutic day school with wonderful students and great colleagues, offering small class sizes and caseloads, commitment to professional growth, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and high vaccination rates among staff and students. We follow the latest IDPH and CDC COVID guidance. Continue your passion while feeling secure in your workplace.

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School of Chicago, IL is seeking to hire a full-time Transition Assistant to play a vital role in successfully transitioning our high school students to post-high school education or employment readiness. Our Transition Coaches work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with a shortened academic day in the summer, with July and August off.

We offer phenomenal comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance on Day 1 of employment; and annually up to 7 weeks of paid vacation, 6 days of paid personal, 10 days of paid sick, and 10 paid holidays, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with Roth option, FSA, HSA, an employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, and tuition reimbursement program for continuing studies.

ABOUT THE SONIA SHANKMAN ORTHOGENIC SCHOOL

The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School) is a private independent school that provides extraordinary educational and therapeutic services to students aged 8-22. For more than a century the O-School has provided a culture of support, a safe haven, and a path to hope for students with mental health challenges, those on the autism spectrum, or both. We provide a supportive school setting that provides each student with individualized treatment allowing them to reach their full potential.

We are confident that you will find our school to be a child-centered and extensively rewarding place to work. We highly value our talented staff of educators and clinicians who work together to achieve a singular academic and therapeutic experience for the students in our care.

The Transition Assistant position is part of the expanding Transition Department and uses enrichment strategies in the planning of transitional services to high school students. Transition Assistants are integral members of the treatment team as they guide students to successfully navigate higher education, job readiness for paid employment and independent living. Transition coaches have numerous opportunities to invest in and fully engage across the broader therapeutic milieu including leading programming, aiding colleagues in transitional techniques, and engaging in family outreach. Professional development is prioritized as initiative and creativity are cultivated and encouraged among the transitional team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A TRANSITION ASSISTANT

You will work in collaboration with the Director of Transitional Services and Programs and other professionals to plan and facilitate instructional and enrichment activities in the areas of life skills, college preparations, and career readiness. Your maturity, good humor, flexibility, and sensitivity allows you to work with diverse personalities and needs. You provide support to students by modeling strong problem-solving skills and accessing prescriptive curriculum in the service of helping students progress toward meeting their personal transition goals, whether that is college readiness, paid employment, or independent living.

Education & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience working with high school students (preferably those with emotional disabilities and/or Autism)
• Prior college counseling and/or vocational coaching experience strongly preferred
• General knowledge of the Transition Timeline a plus
• Eligible to obtain an Illinois Type 39 Substitute Teaching Certificate

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Are you a dedicated professional who is committed to providing guidance to graduating students as they transition into the post-high school adulthood? Are you open to sharing your life experience to help students avoid the pitfalls and obstacles that can derail success? Have you been searching for a coaching position where you can make a difference? If so, you may be perfect for this position! If you feel that you would be right for this position as a Transition Assistant, please fill out our mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.