Transition Coordinator

Transition CoordinatorProgram: Doctor Franklin Perkins SchoolLancaster MassachusettsEmployment Status: Full Time Position Type: PermanentCompensation: $76000 - $83000 per year Reports To: Upper School DirectorPosition OverviewAt the Doctor Franklin Perkins School part of the RFK Community Alliance youll join a missiondriven community dedicated to helping students become connected capable and healthy. The school provides exceptional academic social emotional and behavioral supports within a strengthsbased traumaresponsive educational environment serving students from Grades K12 and through age the Transition Coordinator you will design and lead comprehensive transition services that empower students ages 1222 to build meaningful successful adult lives. Youll collaborate closely with educators clinicians families and community partners to help students discover their strengths develop independence and gain realworld experiences that prepare them for postsecondary education employment and community also be part of a school known for its spacious light-filled campus strong elective programs stateoftheart therapeutic and academic spaces and a deep commitment to family partnership and student Duties and ResponsibilitiesTransition Planning and IEP DevelopmentDevelop implement and monitor individualized transition plans as part of the IEP starting in Grade age-appropriate transition assessments and use results to inform measurable postsecondary goals transition services and courses of student participation in transition-focused IEP meetings and promote self-determination and self-advocacy accurate documentation to ensure compliance with IDEA Massachusetts regulations and Indicator 13 Design and InstructionDesign and lead transition classes and individualized (1:1) transition sessions aligned to student needs interests and post-school or coordinate functional academic and transition-related coursework aligned with student credit requirements and adult outcome with classroom teachers to integrate transition skills functional academics and career readiness into core Exploration Employment and Community ExperiencesCoordinate career exploration activities using tools such as Pathful Explore O*Net interest inventories and career and oversee school- and campus-based vocational opportunities by creating job roles aligned to student interests and supervising work and maintain community-based opportunities including internships job shadowing volunteer placements and paid partnerships with local employers postsecondary programs vocational schools and adult education Living and Adult ReadinessProvide instruction and coordination of independent living skills including budgeting cooking hygiene transportation community access and daily living students in developing professional portfolios resumes applications and interview and Interagency CollaborationServe as a liaison between students caregivers school staff and adult service agencies including MassAbility DDS DMH DCF and MassHireSupport families in navigating adult service referrals eligibility requirements timelines and documentationDevelop and sustain interagency collaborations to ensure continuity of services beyond schoolData Tracking and Program OversightMonitor student progress toward transition goals using data tracking toolsMaintain records for audits compliance reviews and program evaluationProvide consultation and professional development to staff related to transition planning and best practicesRequired QualificationsValid DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities (512) or a masters degree in Special Education or related fieldMinimum of three years of experience supporting youth with disabilities including social emotional and behavioral needsStrong knowledge of IDEA Massachusetts special education regulations and secondary transition requirementsExperience writing and implementing IEP transition components including postsecondary goals and servicesExcellent communication collaboration and organizational skillsAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with students families school staff and external agenciesWillingness to participate as a collaborative team member in all aspects of school and agency programmingPreferred QualificationsExperience coordinating community-based instruction vocational programs or supported employmentKnowledge of Massachusetts adult service systems and Indicator 14 post-school outcome data collectionMassachusetts DESE licensure as a Transition Specialist or demonstrated specialized transition trainingExperience in a 766-approved private special education or therapeutic settingManagement supervision and/or crisis intervention experienceWork EnvironmentThe Transition Coordinator works across both school and community settings. You may travel locally to employment sites colleges businesses and partner agencies. Success in this role requires flexibility strong problemsolving skills and the ability to juggle multiple student-centered initiativessupported by a deeply collaborative missiondriven team and a campus designed to inspire learning and growth. For more information check out our school at We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow TogetherAt RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team in our clientele and within our community. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including but not limited to ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable Youll Love UsIn addition to being a part of a supportive team we offer amazing employee benefits including:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGenerous paid time offHoliday PayEducational AssistanceEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer paid Short & Long Term DisabilityRetirement Plan with generous employer matchTuition ReimbursementTo apply for this position please click on Transition Coordinator. RFKCA offers a compassionate inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity diversity and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race color creed national origin religion age gender identity sexual orientation physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

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