Special Education Teacher - Transition Specialist 2026-2027
Peabody Public Schools•Peabody, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of the High School Principal and the Administrator of Special Education, the Transition Specialist is responsible for the coordination of transition activities within a team comprised of the student, parent/guardian, educators, and service providers, to ensure that transition activities and services are addressed and implemented for each eligible student.
Requirements
- Licensed Special Education Moderate Special Needs 5-12 Required
- Transition Specialist Endorsement preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates transition programming (administers achievement assessments, career skill and interest inventories, conducts career exploration activities, and provides vocational programming) for students who are eligible for special education services and for whom the IEP team has established transition goals and objectives
- Works closely with High School Administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors to facilitate transition programming for high school students and post-secondary students
- Networks with all appropriate community agencies and organizations
- Attends IEP meetings in the role of Transition Specialist as requested
- Ensures that the IEP team develops and implements the transition outcomes, instructional areas, and services needed for students with disabilities.
- Works closely with special education teachers and students to meet transition needs
- Working in conjunction with special education teachers, ensures job placement
- Coordinates the teaching of daily living skills
- Communicates with parents, students, staff, community/adult service providers and agencies about issues related to the successful transition of special education High School students, ages 14-21, into post-secondary adult life.
- Attends administrative meetings and work sessions as required, and attends professional seminars, conferences, and workshops as required by the position
- Performs any other duties assigned by the Building Principal or Special Education Administrator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
