Transition Coordinator & Post-Secondary Counselor

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Transition Coordinator/ School Counselor for Edison Center Based Program. This full-time role starts August 24, 2026 and reports to the Director of Student Services/Edison Principal.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Special Education and at least 3 years of special or vocational education teaching experience, with preferred transition planning expertise and collaboration with families and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in special education from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience in special or vocational education.
• Preferred experience in transition planning, youth employment, and vocational assessment of students with special needs.
• Communication skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to determine eligibility and appropriate services.
• Use data to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings.
• Provide explanations of assessment results to families and staff.
• Develop measurable goals and accommodations; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Serve as Transition Coordinator for students ages 14-26; implement transition plans.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

IEP knowledge

Transition planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Tools

CPI techniques

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

IEP management systems

Job description

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Transition Coordinator/ School Counselor for Edison Center Based Program. This full-time role starts August 24, 2026 and reports to the Director of Student Services/Edison Principal.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Special Education and at least 3 years of special or vocational education teaching experience, with preferred transition planning expertise and collaboration with families and agencies.