Transition Coordinator Ed Tech III

Job DescriptionTransition Coordinator for Special Education - Ed Tech III positionFull time position (37.5 hours per week for 180 teacher days) AccountabilityThe Transition Coordinator takes daily guidance and task direction from the Director of Student Support. Job Requirements1. Ability to operate as a team member2. Ability to adapt to the demands of special education programming3. Ability to instruct students one-on-one and in small groups for specific programming tasks4. Ability to interact and support adolescents in a professional to support colleagues in professional development related to vocational training5. Strong organizational communication and group process skills6. Ability to maintain confidentiality Performance ResponsibilitiesTasks for this position include but are not limited to:Interview and assess students in the identification of job and career needs aptitudes interests and abilities to determine appropriate vocational and career goals and objectives; assist students in establishing developing pursuing and meeting vocational and career goals complete transition assessments to inform postsecondary goalsPerform a variety of duties in support of employment placement and development of identified students to enhance school to career transition; refer students to potential employers according to needs interests and abilities; monitor assess and adjust activities to meet student needs work to develop coordinate and arrange job shadows with students and employersDraft monitor and assess Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) for students both individual and small groupWork to develop an employer base for identified students; may be done in collaboration with SMCC JMG VR or other organizationsEvaluate jobs at work sites by observing workers job coaches and conferring with supervisors; assess skills and duties required for various employment opportunities and assure student referrals are aligned with requirements; provide employers and job coaches with strategies for modifying job tasks to meet student needsMaintain necessary documentation to support student/programming needs Transport students as neededNotify case manager of pertinent issues and concerns; support connections with VR and other agencies in collaboration with the students special education case manager and family Support other needs of the special education department as assigned by the Director of Student Support QualificationsPrevious experience working with adolescents in an educational settingMaintain a valid Educational Technician III authorization from the State of MaineA valid Maine drivers licenseTo apply please submit the following:Letter of interestCurrent resumeCompleted application form (available for download here)Three letters of reference including contact information for each individualCopies of all post-secondary transcriptsUnofficial/student-issued transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official transcripts may be requested of a current criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate required by state lawAll materials should be submitted electronically to electronic submission is not possible papers may be mailed via USPS to:Lisa EstabrookThornton Academy438 Main StreetSaco ME 04072 The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race age color ancestry or national origin religion gender gender identification sexual orientation physical or mental disability marital veteran or any other legally protected status.

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