TRANSITION COACH - Monroe County

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 is seeking a Transition Coach to provide comprehensive support for the Transition Program, guiding students through job placement, training, and ongoing employment across Monroe County. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and external agencies to ensure individualized student progress throughout the program.

The position requires two years of college or 48 credits or IU-20 assessment, basic computer skills for CIU-20 systems, and the ability

Qualifications

• Two years of college or 48 college credits or passing IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified.
• Basic computer skills to utilize CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs.
• Instruct reading, writing, and mathematics; experience with children.
• Effective written and oral expression; ability to attend to students’ daily living needs.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at designated job site according to the established schedule.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with teachers, students, parents, IU staff, district personnel, and agency members to meet student needs.
• Attends and participates in meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Implements instructional and behavior support plans as designated by teachers.
• Manages transition between activities and ensures student safety.
• Supervises and assists students on field trips and during school activities.
• Coordinates with employer/supervisor at work experience sites.
• Maintains records and inventories teaching equipment and materials.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

Working with children

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Two years of college

48 college credits

IU 20 assessment

Tools

CIU-20 computer-based programs

CIU-20 web-based programs

Job description

The qualification for a Transition Coach position is two years of college or 48 credits or passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified. Individuals who do not have two years of college or 48 college credits may become highly qualified by taking our local assessment. Assessments may be scheduled by calling the Office of the Director of Special Education [phone]. A preparation booklet is available to help you review the content of the assessment and prepare for the test. We encourage you to take the test to become highly qualified. Our applicants have had great success in passing this assessment through review of the booklet and content.

Must have basic computer skills to utilize both CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs.

Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

Experience in working with children.

Effective written and oral expression.

Ability to attend to students' daily living needs (bodily fluids, diapering, toileting, grooming).

Ability to provide appropriate restraint.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing stairs/steps, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling and squatting.

Valid driver's license and ability to transport students to/from work sites and travel to various work sites as needed.

Description

Transition Coach needed to provide support services for all aspects of the Transition Program in the provision of services to students, in particular through every phase of job placement, training, and maintenance of employment at locations as assigned in Monroe County. Position available beginning January 25, 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Arrives at designated job site according to the established work schedule and adheres to the established work schedule.

Communicates and works cooperatively with teachers, students, parents, IU staff, district personnel, and appropriate agency members to meet student needs.

Attends and participates in meetings and trainings as required.

Responds positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.

Understands and maintains confidentiality in all matters.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of the program, teacher, and/or any other professional staff.

Dresses appropriately according to CIU 20 and district guidelines.

Implements instructional plan as designated by teacher.

Implements behavior support plans as designated by teacher.

Follows the established daily classroom and students' schedules.

Provides teacher with data and continuous feedback concerning student progress, student behaviors, and incidents.

Assists in setting up and maintaining an orderly classroom and/or work environment.

Orients and assists the substitute teacher/associate teacher when staff is absent.

Attends to students' daily living needs including personal hygiene, bodily fluids, diapering, toileting, and grooming.

Uses universal precautions when dealing with bodily fluids in order to maintain a safe, healthy environment.

Physically lifts up to 40 lbs. without assistance and/or assists any student as required by students' physical needs.

Assists students with eating and drinking when necessary.

Assists in non-violent crisis intervention and provides appropriate restraint when necessary.

Strives to understand students' feelings and behaviors and responds appropriately.

Contributes toward the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, and nurturing , and where the students feel respected, accepted, and welcomed.

Proctors testing situations for students as requested.

Supports and/or accompanies students in teacher-planned school and community activities.

Assists students in orderly, safe, and efficient transition between activities with attention to special students' needs.

Assists the teacher with classroom management and assumes temporary coverage to ensure students' safety when the teacher's schedule is interrupted or an emergency occurs.

Monitors field trips, playground activities, testing situations, and pupil activities during periods of free, independent study, or teacher-directed work.

Accompanies and assists students on and off school buses and vans.

Assists with record keeping.

Operates classroom and office equipment.

Assists in securing, preparing, collecting, and inventorying teaching equipment and materials.

Collects school related materials/funds when necessary.

Performs functional vocational and informal transitional assessments.

Coordinates and maintains work experience/employment placement records for each student.

Submits work experience progress reports on an established basis, i.e., quarterly evaluations, ER/IEP inputs to Case Manager(s).

Maintains existing work experience opportunities and cultivates relationships with existing employers.

Provides direct supervision and training of students at work experience/employment site.

Coordinates activities with employer/supervisor at work experience site.

Provides direct supervision and training of students in aspects related to transition such as travel instruction, interviewing skills, job search skills.

Develops work sites to support students in their vocational training.

Starting annual salary:

$28,081.00 - High School Diploma with Highly Qualified Distinction

$29,720.00 - Associate's Degree or attained 48 college credits

$32,452.00 - Bachelor's Degree

The salary represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the numbers of work days remaining in the school year.

Your online application material will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the administrator regarding the interview date and time.

Current CIU20 Employees interested in applying for this position may apply via the Applicant Portal or submit a letter of interest within 5 days of the posting to the Human Resources Department:

Recruitment Office

Human Resources and Research Services

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

Easton, PA 18045-7899 FAX [phone]

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.