Transition Specialist — IEP & Post‑Secondary Planning

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,942; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) COMM CONNECTIONS @ PINCKNEY in Lawrence, KS seeks a Transition Specialist to coordinate IEP-driven transition plans for students aged 18–21, collaborating with staff, families, and community partners.

The position emphasizes compliance, post-secondary goal setting, and data-informed practices, with duties spanning teacher collaboration, family engagement, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Kansas Licensure in Special education, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities, their families and schools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Transition teachers to facilitate IEP development in the area of transition.
• Work with transition teams in a professional, collaborative and problem-solving manner to create practices aligned with standards and post-secondary goals.
• Collaborate with parents, student and staff in the development and coordination of transition activities aligned with the post-secondary goal and transition plan.
• Serve as liaison and facilitator of community agency services, families and schools to help create a team effort in support of students and their families.
• Arrange for and provide training for staff in the area of transition and transition compliance.
• Develop and collaborate with community resources for outreach and parent education opportunities.
• Develop and collaborate with community employers for vocational training opportunities for students.
• Provide Indirect services to students in the area of transition

Skills

Special education licensure

Social work licensure

IEP collaboration

Disabilities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or social work

Job description

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) COMM CONNECTIONS @ PINCKNEY in Lawrence, KS seeks a Transition Specialist to coordinate IEP-driven transition plans for students aged 18–21, collaborating with staff, families, and community partners.

The position emphasizes compliance, post-secondary goal setting, and data-informed practices, with duties spanning teacher collaboration, family engagement, and community outreach.