What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Transition Specialist - for Summer Work Program position at Monroe One BOCES?
- Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.
JobID: 2020
Position Type:
Summer Work (Non-Certified)/Student Transition Specialist
Summer Work (Non-Certified)/Student Transition Specialist
Date Posted:
2/21/2025
2/21/2025
Location:
Transition and Employment Programs
Transition and Employment Programs
Closing Date:
03/21/2025
This is for an Anticipated Summer Work position and is not considered a BOCES ESY position.03/21/2025
Applicants are encouraged to also apply to all other positions that they are qualified for such as those found on the BOCES ESY posting.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Monroe One BOCES – 41 O’Connor Road, Fairport NY 14450;Transition and Employment Program
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 10, 2025 – August 20, 2025. Hours TBD by location. Pre and post summer trainings TBD.
Mandatory Summer Set-Up Meetings:
June 4th = O’Connor Academy, eStart, Transition/Employment, Creekside (BPA Unit TES Staff)
June 11th = Creekside (BUP Unit)
June 12th = Bird/Morgan
SALARY RANGE: $32.33 - $52.43 per hour or your 2025-26 rate in this title for current Monroe One Boces staff
DUTIES:
1. Orientation of students, parents, and school personnel to the Transition process and issues related to Transition planning.
2. Liaison and coordination with ACCES-VR, OPWDD and other adult community agencies and organizations.
3. Technical assistance on Transition related issues to district school personnel and the committee on Special Education.
4. Recommend transition related activities that assist in the development of student post-secondary goals.
5. Administer career interest surveys to students; assist students in college search process.
6. Prepare and deliver presentations on the Transition process to various community groups.
7. Collaborate with High School and Transition Age Classroom teachers to provide meaningful instruction on Transition Related topics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Civil Service eligibility as a Student Transition Specialist: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in counseling, special education, or other occupation that involved working with individuals with special needs* OR,
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years experience as described in (A) above; OR,
C. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years experience as described in (A) above; OR,
C. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*Individuals with special needs is defined as individuals with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities. Life activities include functions such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
2. Knowledge of community resources.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school personnel.
4. Experience working with students with disabilities ages 16-21 years.
5. Experience in transition of students with disabilities from school to
post-school experiences.
7. Possess a valid Driver’s License.
8. Physically able to perform essential functions of position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employment is contingent upon student enrollment and availability of programs. First consideration to current BOCES employees if applications are submitted by 3/21/2025.
Salary : $32 - $52
