Transition Educator

Transition Educator

Cook Inclusive Company

Our Mission:

Cook Inclusive provides therapeutic recreation and vocational services to the Roaring Fork Valley queer and disabled communities. The Cook Inclusive Company is dedicated to involving participants, staff, and supporters that represent the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the clients we serve. As we grow our team, we have a large focus on involving people living with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQ , and the intersectionality of differing identities in our leadership team and decision-making. We are an inclusive and accessible employer and happy to always work together to identify solutions to ensure an equitable work environment for .all 

Job Description: 

The Transition Educator is a full-time exempt year-round salaried position devoted to managing our school based transition services for students with disabilities in the Roaring Fork Valley. This position will oversee school-based transition services that support students with disabilities from Bridges High School, Glenwood High School, Basalt High School, Roaring Fork High School, Yampah Rebound  and Aspen High School. During the summer time, this position will help assist with the Summer Inclusive Internship Program that serves students across the valley.

Heavy collaboration with the Transition Director, Education Coordinator, Vocational Director  and Director of Therapeutic Recreation during the school year to ensure each student can access employment year round. The Transition Educator reports to the Transition Director and will be responsible for communicating with the client, clients family, DVR unit, employment site, and school district to dictate when, where, what, and how services are conducted. 

Job Duties: 

• Provide school based DVR support in Self Advocacy, Job Prep and Development, Job Exploration, Job Place Readiness and Post-Secondary Counseling  collaboratively alongside special educators 4 days a week in Basalt High School, Roaring Fork High School, Bridges High School, Glenwood High School, Yampah Rebound and Aspen High School.
• Attend IEP and Transition Meetings to ensure DVR goals are met and included on student plans.
• Plan and implement a variety of classroom activities that are both classroom bound and community based. 
• 1 day a week for team meetings, class planning, evaluation and documentation. 
• Adjust work and transition plans as needed to ensure maximum client growth.
• During the summer programming, assist with the Summer Inclusive Internship Program that serves students across the valley
• 1:1 Job Coaching services with clients with disabilities as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Transition Director or Executive Director

Who we are looking for:

• A passion for serving the disabled queer community
• Experience in providing transition support services to students with disabilities.
• Degree in Special Education, Recreation Therapy, Human Services, Vocational Rehab, Business, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Disability Studies or related field. 4 years of equivalent experience in the disability and/or employment services highly considered.  
• Completed background check and clear driving record
• High organizational and communication skills 
• Ability to effectively work in google business and zoom
• English Proficiency 
• Advanced Spanish AND/OR American Sign Language understanding prioritized. Other languages considered. Applicants without this are still encouraged to apply but would need to be open to attending classes to strengthen skills. 
• This position is based in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado  and travel is regularly required

Compensation/Benefits:

• $55,000-$62,000 Starting Salary
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• Triad Therapy Services 
• Health and Wellness Stipend

Application Materials/ How to Apply:

• Resume & cover letter to Aly Pindar (she/they) aly@cookinclusive.org
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, interviews will be scheduled by the Executive Director.
• First round interviews will be held virtually on zoom with the transition director, and second round interviews are conducted by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors. 
• Finalist will be invited to do an in-person shadow day with students and will be challenged to plan and instruct a lesson to Cook Inclusive students