Transition Program Lead - Special Education & Life Skills

Neari-School-; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contributions

School holidays & vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NEARI School in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Transition Coordinator to lead the transition program for students with moderate disabilities. You will teach life skills, craft vision statements and IEP goals, and write transition plans to empower students aged 7–22.

The role emphasizes community internships, dual enrollment, travel training, and knowledge of community services. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensure or demonstrated expertise in a subject area.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practices and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and transition skills classes and supervise IEP goals and objectives including transition plans.
• Develop and update vision statements and IEP transition plans with students.
• Support expansion of the transition program through internships, dual enrollment, and travel training.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed practices

Inclusive education

Student empowerment

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

NEARI School in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Transition Coordinator to lead the transition program for students with moderate disabilities. You will teach life skills, craft vision statements and IEP goals, and write transition plans to empower students aged 7–22.

The role emphasizes community internships, dual enrollment, travel training, and knowledge of community services. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.