<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Organizational Relationship:</p> <p>Reports and accounts to the Director of Student Services.</p> <p>Primary Function:</p> <p>The Parish Hill Transition Coordinator focuses specifically on post-secondary transitions for students with disabilities 18 - 22 years old. The Transition Coordinator works collaboratively with students and families to determine current student functioning and needs in order to develop an appropriate transition plan to adulthood. The Transition Coordinator sets goals for transitions, monitors and assesses student progress, and modifies plans as needed in collaboration with all stakeholders. The Transition Coordinator also provides individual, small group, and whole group classroom instruction, as well as direct coaching in the acquisition of pre/vocational skills.</p> <p>The role of the Transition Coordinator requires:</p> <ul> <li>a positive attitude and willingness for professional growth </li><li>the ability to develop and build trusting relationships with students, families, and all stakeholders </li><li>expertise and applicable skill set in the area of transition services </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>coordinate programs for students with community agencies: BRS/Level Up, community/colleges, DDS, etc. </li><li>work closely with community partners (ie: Veteran's Base Camp) </li><li>build connections with local businesses to expand job placement opportunities </li></ul> <p>through school-based vocational training</p> <ul> <li>communicate with parents to support and / or attend meetings with community agencies to support connection with long-term supports </li><li>develop and maintain transition logs </li><li>coordinate agency linkage </li><li>attend PPT meetings / complete triennial evaluations </li><li>assist all graduates to leave with a portfolio with all necessary information and materials for successful transition to adulthood </li><li>other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services </li></ul> <p>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders </li><li>demonstrated skill in identifying barriers and creating solutions </li><li>training and experience in assessment of students with disabilities </li><li>effective case management skills </li><li>knowledge of special education laws and procedures pertaining to transition-aged students </li><li>demonstrated sound judgement, adaptability, initiative, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness, as well as dedication to duty </li><li>High standard of ethics, honesty, and integrity. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university</p> <p>Experience / Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Three successful years of experience as a special education teacher or its equivalent in training and experiences as determined by the Superintendent of Schools, is preferred. </li><li>Connecticut Teaching Certificate (165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K - 12) </li></ul> <p>CLOSING DATE: Until Filled</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must fill out an electronic application at https://www.parishhill.org/employment-application/ please upload a cover letter, resume, and three recent letters of recommendation to: sortega@parihhill.org.</p> <p>The Chaplin and Regional School District #11 ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. All programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability, in compliance with federal and state law.</p>