What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year Program (Summer 2025) - Transition Specialist position at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES?
- Identify students in need of work-based learning placements and assist in locating and securing placements for the students in the ESY Program.
- Educate students, parents, school district staff and community service providers about work-based learning opportunities and train each group to develop skills to assume their role in the work-based learning placement.
- Schedule, convene and facilitate meetings, ensuring maximum involvement of the student, parent and community providers.
- Develop and implement work-based learning goals, objectives and activities that present student/family goals, which are useful to school and agency staff and comply with state and federal mandates.
- Collaborate with community service and resource providers to ensure appropriate and effective linkages for students with disabilities.
- Provide professional consultation regarding students who fall under the IDEA regulations.
- Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
JobID: 353
Position Type:
Support Services/Transition Specialist
Support Services/Transition Specialist
Date Posted:
12/26/2024
12/26/2024
Location:
Extended School Year Summer Program
Extended School Year Summer Program
Date Available:
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
Closing Date:
07/15/2025
07/15/2025
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an educational agency serving nine school districts in the New York State counties of Monroe and Orleans:
Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-Chili.
Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-Chili.
Vision: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is the educational partner of choice. We strive for continuous improvement in serving
the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.
the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.
BOCES 2 Core Values: Collaboration, Expertise, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Responsiveness.
PAY RANGE: $31.00 - $45.00/Hour, Based on Experience
PROGRAM DATES: July 10, 2025 - August 20, 2025
ORIENTATION: July 8-9, 2025
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE(S): Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Competitive)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates, plans, prepares and monitors the development of Work-Based Learning Placements for students with special needs for their Special Education Program. Provides training and technical assistance to high school staff, parents and students on issues related to work-based learning placements.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates, plans, prepares and monitors the development of Work-Based Learning Placements for students with special needs for their Special Education Program. Provides training and technical assistance to high school staff, parents and students on issues related to work-based learning placements.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Two years, minimum, experience working with individuals with disabilities. Knowledge and experience in transition planning for students with disabilities, job placements and job development at the secondary level.
Education: Must meet the requirements for, or own the title of, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (a Civil Service position). Requirements for the title include: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field plus two years of experience as an employment specialist or job counselor working with the disabled or in a closely related field.
OR
Hold NYS Certification as a School Social Worker or School Counselor
Salary : $31 - $45
