Transition Coordinator

Specialized Education Services•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The School Transition Coordinator facilitates post-secondary planning, helping students navigate the transition from high school to future endeavors beyond graduation. The coordinator plans, manages, and supports students’ transitions between educational levels or programs, collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to create a positive, structured, and supportive environment for adjustment to new academic and social settings. The role supports graduating students with planning for post-secondary education or employment, establishes ACT 158 pathway plans, and helps students meet School District of Philadelphia requirements. It also includes organizing orientations, campus tours, informational meetings, transition plans, partner events, and staff training. The coordinator monitors FAFSA and Xello completion, evaluates program effectiveness and student progress, gathers feedback, and reports outcomes and recommendations to school leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in educational administration, counseling, or student support services.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including students, families, and school personnel.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Fine motor skills for assisting students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with student support services, special education practices, or related areas.

Responsibilities

Assist graduating students in planning their transitions from high school to post-secondary education and/or employment.
Establish an ACT 158 Pathway plan for each student and help them meet School District of Philadelphia requirements.
Organize orientation sessions, campus tours, and informational meetings for students and families.
Develop and implement transition plans for students moving between schools or programs, including transitions into special education programs.
Arrange for outside agencies, entrepreneurs, colleges, trade schools, and military representatives to discuss post-graduation opportunities with graduating seniors.
Work with educators, counselors, and administrative staff to identify student needs and tailor transition support.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families during transition periods, providing updates, resources, and support.
Coordinate meetings and workshops with community partners and external agencies.
Monitor completion of FAFSA and Xello requirements.
Establish metrics to assess transition programs and monitor student progress.
Collect and analyze feedback from students, parents, and staff to improve transition processes.
Prepare regular reports for school leadership on outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for managing student transitions.
Stay current on educational trends, policies, and research related to student transitions and apply findings to program improvements.