<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Newtown Public Schools</p> <p>Transition Coordinator</p> <p>June 20th, 2025</p> <p>POSITION: Transition Coordinator (11 month)</p> <p>LOCATION: Newtown Community Partnership (NCP) Ages 18-22</p> <p>STARTING DATE: August 20, 2025</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree. In-depth knowledge of post-secondary resources and transition services.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary goal of the Transition Coordinator is to assist students with achieving their post-secondary goals through assessment of skills, development of a transition plan, identifying job sites and placing students based on strengths and preferences, and supporting families through the linking of resources.</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates transition activities for college, career, and community readiness </li><li>Develops curriculum, designs and implements lesson plans, and assesses student progress. </li><li>Facilitates referral, application, eligibility process for student and families to adult service providers. </li><li>Acts as a liaison between the school and community agencies such as Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) and Department of Disability Services (DDS). </li><li>Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with potential job sites. </li><li>Provides direct instruction and consultation to students with disabilities that is designed to meet their individual transition needs. </li><li>Assists with the development of transition goals and attends IEP meetings. </li><li>Oversees and trains job coaches who support students placed in job sites </li><li>Willingness to obtain V-endorsement license (at District expense) </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned </li><li>Assists in the supervision of transition activities under the direction and supervision of the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Supervisor. </li></ul> <p>REMUNERATION: $70,000 to $75,000.</p> <p>APPLICATIONS: Please apply through the following link www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/ by 7/11/25</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.</p>