Vocational Coordinator

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plans

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

Long Term Disability & Short Term

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union Access

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Network Groups

CREC University courses (two courses)

Tuition discount with Springfield Coll

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Polaris Center is seeking a Vocational Coordinator to develop individualized transition plans for high school students, align goals with labor market opportunities, and coordinate postsecondary pathways with partners and families.

You will manage data, reports, and cross‑functional projects, maintain compliant processes, and build meaningful work experiences with community employers to expand experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a STV license for student transport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care Certification.

Responsibilities

• Career Exploration & Postsecondary Transition Planning: Align strengths with labor market and postsecondary opportunities, identify pathways including certification programs, develop individualized plans for postsecondary success.
• Organizational Support: Facilitate systems for educational programs, ensure data accuracy, prepare reports and correspondence.
• Project Management Support: Plan, organize and execute school initiatives, track progress, analyze data, ensure policy compliance.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with families and stakeholders, serve as a point of contact, coordinate with teams to achieve school goals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  11/5/2026
  
• Location:
  John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
  
• Closing Date:
  12/09/2026
  

VOCATIONAL COORDINATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vocational Coordinator provides organizational, operational, and project management support for the CREC Polaris Center. The Coordinator develops and executes Individualized Transition Plans for special education students (ages 14+), matching them with targeted opportunities that align with their skills and goals. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills. They should be comfortable managing multiple tasks, working independently, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

Career Exploration & Postsecondary Transition Planning

• Align each student's unique strengths, interests, and abilities with current labor market opportunities as well as postsecondary opportunities while fostering independence for life after high school.
• Identify pathways to achieve postsecondary goals, including certification and/or credentialing programs.
• Develop individualized plans tailored to the student's unique goals, strengths, and support needs for postsecondary success.

Organizational Support:

• Facilitate systems that support educational programs.
• Ensure data is accurately captured and maintained.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence.

Project Management Support:

• Plan, organize, and execute school initiatives.
• Track student progress and report updates.
• Gather and analyze data to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Communication:

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with team members, families, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate updates, deadlines, and key information to relevant parties.
• Respond to inquiries and provide quality customer service.
• Work cross-functionally with different teams to achieve school goals.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community employers to expand access to experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, employers, families, related service providers, adult agencies, and community partners.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management - Supports project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Varies writing style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Organizational Skills: Manages time and resources efficiently.
• Collaboration: Works well with team members and provides support as needed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changes and new situations easily.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a STV license for student transport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care Certification.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the ability to attend meetings, training, and professional learning opportunities as required.

CT Public Service License to transport students in CREC vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing
• Walking
• Ability to work outdoors
• Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying up to 10 lbs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice�ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions�that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

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