Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist

Position Summary : The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide instruction / support / assistance in the area of transitioning from school to adult life to students, ages 10 - 22, grades 6 - 12, with special education needs.

Description of Duties :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Management of the Learning Environment

• Assists district personnel with all aspects of transition planning and programming as students with special education needs move from high school to community and postsecondary school and / or careers.
• Disseminate transition information and provide professional development to teachers / administrators.
• Assist families, parents and students in sharing resources and understanding and accessing transition services.
• Serve as a liaison between vocational program and special education teacher to monitor student support
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to develop post-secondary options for students
• Assist vocational teachers in adapting curriculum
• Identify, establish and maintain linkages with adult agencies, including making 688 referrals
• Attend / participate in IEP meetings
• Write transition plans, developing appropriate transition goals
• Develop and implement transition planning process
• Develop and implement transition curriculum that facilitates the generalization of transition goals

Supervision : Supervision Scope :

Supervises students with moderate and severe special education needs and assesses / supports / encourages positive and productive transition.

Supervision Given and Received :

Supervised by Administrator of Pupil Personnel Services or Assistant Director of Special Education, Secondary.

Qualifications : Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation

Education, Training and Experience :

Knowledge Required :

Abilities Required :

Skills Required :

Salary : As per the WEA contract.

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Non- Discrimination Notice : Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.