NP Transformation - Transition Coordinator

Childrens Guild•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Transition Coordinator supports students at The Children's Guild Transformation Academy as they move toward post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and community engagement. The role coordinates individualized transition planning and services aligned with students’ IEP goals, strengths, interests, and post-secondary goals, and serves as a link among the school, families, agencies, and community partners. The coordinator also provides student instruction and support in career development, self-advocacy, independent living, and community integration; connects students and families with education, employment, and community resources; and maintains transition documentation, outcome data, and required reports in compliance with IDEA, MSDE, and agency requirements. The position collaborates with school staff and families and participates in professional development. Guild employees are expected to demonstrate awareness of and respect for the diversity of the people with whom they interact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education, guidance counseling, or a related field.
At least two years of experience working in transition services or special education.
Certified or eligible for certification in crisis management.
Valid Maryland State driver’s license.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds; ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrate awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of people served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized transition plans aligned with students’ IEP goals, strengths, interests, and post-secondary goals.
Participate in IEP meetings and ensure transition goals are meaningful, measurable, and student-centered.
Ensure compliance with IDEA transition requirements, including transition assessments, measurable post-secondary goals, and coordinated services.
Maintain accurate and timely transition-related documentation and coordinate transition services with special education staff, teachers, and clinicians.
Conduct individual transition assessments and provide instruction and support in career exploration, job readiness, self-advocacy, independent living skills, and community integration.
Connect students with vocational training, internships, apprenticeships, employment opportunities, post-secondary education, vocational schools, and workforce development programs.
Coach students in resume writing, interview skills, workplace expectations, and financial literacy.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, vocational rehabilitation agencies, workforce development programs, higher education institutions, and social service providers.
Coordinate referrals to DORS, DDA, and other relevant agencies, and connect students and families with resources for independent living, housing, transportation, and healthcare.
Represent the Transformation Academy at community transition fairs, interagency meetings, and partnership events.
Engage families and caregivers in transition planning; educate them about transition services, post-secondary options, community resources, IDEA rights, and self-advocacy.
Maintain current transition records and documentation in compliance with IDEA, MSDE, and agency requirements.
Track student transition outcomes, prepare required reports, and monitor and report progress on transition goals throughout the school year.
Serve as a transition resource and consultant to teachers, clinicians, and school staff; participate in multidisciplinary team and staff meetings and school-wide professional development.
Stay current on transition practices, legislation, and community resources, and attend agency and community-based training and professional development.