What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Manager position at Phillips Programs?
Title: Transition Manager Signing Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Salary Range: The range listed reflects the approximate full salary range for this role. Actual offers will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications, and candidates will be placed within the range accordingly. PHILLIPS maintains a consistent and equitable process for salary decisions, and salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure fairness.
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.
We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
What the Transition Manager does:
In coordination with the Education Program Supervisor, Classroom Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Career Partners Program Supervisor, and other staff as appropriate, the Transition Manager plans and oversees education for employment work activities for students. Additional responsibilities include:
- Develops and maintains work sites for students and coordinates placements at community work sites.
- Supports students, staff, and businesses to improve student work performance.
- Implements strategies to develop students work skills in the community.
- Ensures adherence to school policies and procedures.
- Transports students to and supervises them at job sites, providing job coaching and assistance as needed.
- Monitors, tracks, and teaches work-related skills and behaviors.
- Provides crisis management on job sites and supervises student safety throughout the day.
- Issues work permits in DC and VA.
- Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
- Communicates with parents and others about the EFE program.
- Maintains attendance records and job databases.
- Assists with school-wide Career Education activities.
- Regularly reports progress to supervisors and teachers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What the Transition Manager brings to the team:
- Bachelors Degree, required
- Minimum qualification for a Provisional Certificate in special education at the appropriate level, or content area.
- Experience working in special education or a related field, preferred
