What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Coordinator position at Colonial School District - Delaware?
- Must hold a State of Delaware Certification - Exceptional Children K-12.
- Master degree preferred.
- Experience as a Special Education Coordinator or comparable experience for a minimum of 2 years preferred.
- Possess a deep understanding of the special education system at the Federal and State level (laws, requirements, reading/writing IEP’s, etc.).
- Display an understanding of the school transition process for students with disabilities.
- Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe educational plans for individual students.
- Solid background in research-based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively in a school setting.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.
- Ability to develop and facilitate professional development workshops.
- Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.
- Exhibit exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate.
- Illustrate excellent interpersonal skills in establishing positive relationships with students, staff, and administrators.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
- Show evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning.
- Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children’s Educational Software etc.
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
- Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District’s Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.
- Develop and oversee transition plans as part of students’ IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) in accordance with IDEA.
- Collaborate with special education staff, general education teachers, families, and outside agencies to design and implement effective transition services.
- Coordinate work-based learning experiences, including internships, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities.
- Serve as the district liaison with community agencies (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disability Services, colleges, employers).
- Provide training and resources to staff, students, and families on transition planning and services.
- Monitor student progress toward post-secondary goals and make recommendations for program or service adjustments.
- Stay current with state and federal transition requirements, and ensure district compliance.
- Maintain documentation and data collection for reporting and program evaluation purposes.
- Assist in writing measurable postsecondary goals and identifying transition services needed to support those goals.
- Review, analyze, and assist school teams with data to inform Individual Education Programs of SWDs to promote behavioral and academic success.
- Promote highly specialized interventions in which students thrive, which includes interventions that are explicit, intensive, and provide ample practice.
- Attends in-service programs, mandated trainings and self-selected workshops
- Stay informed about current educational research, best practices, and trends related to assessment and evaluation.
- Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Principal, Director in Student Services, or a Specialist in Student Services as required to meet the needs of the district.
- An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
- The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
- Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
- A competitive salary with generous benefit packages.
- The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware.
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- Student Services Transition Coordinator.pdf
JobID: 2911
Position Type:
Student Services
Student Services
Date Posted:
4/7/2025
4/7/2025
Location:
to be determined
to be determined
Date Available:
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Closing Date:
04/14/2025
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Excellent Staff make excellent schools. That’s why we are relentless about hiring top employees who can build authentic, and loving relationships with students.
Position: Transition Coordinator
Location: To Be determined - assigned to Student Services Division
Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website
Work Year: 11 months
POSITION GOAL:
The Transition Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing effective transition services for students with disabilities. This role focuses on helping students move successfully from school to post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and community participation. The Transition Coordinator works collaboratively with students, families, educators, community agencies, and employers to ensure individualized, person-centered planning and services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Why Apply in Colonial
When you apply, you will have:
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing and employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. A resume and copy of State of Delaware Professional License are required for external candidates. Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The Colonial School District is a family of more than 14 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing Delaware and we are working to help solve this problem through the Power of We. The driving force around how Colonial operates, the Power of we is organized around four driving pillars:
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