Transition & Life Skills Specialist

The Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Pay Access

PSLF Program

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Transition Specialist for the Langan School in New York. You will design and oversee the Vocational Education and Life Skills program, helping students gain work and daily living skills toward independence. Close collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners is essential.

You will plan student transitions, coordinate work placements, and provide ongoing coaching while tracking progress toward IEP goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Active NY State Teaching Assistant or Teacher Certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years in special education with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Experience in vocational education or life skills training is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OA special education and life skills management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate the Vocational Education and Life Skills curriculum aligned with NYS standards and IEPs.
• Collaborate with students, families, and staff to create transition plans.
• Identify, coordinate, and supervise work placements (internships, job shadowing).
• Provide coaching and classroom support on transition strategies.
• Monitor and report student progress toward educational and developmental goals.

Skills

Special education

Vocational education

Life skills

Collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Transition Specialist for the Langan School in New York. You will design and oversee the Vocational Education and Life Skills program, helping students gain work and daily living skills toward independence. Close collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners is essential.

You will plan student transitions, coordinate work placements, and provide ongoing coaching while tracking progress toward IEP goals and outcomes.