Transition Manager SDB00197
About The Position
The Transition Manager at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for transition services that prepare students who are deaf, blind, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities for postsecondary education, employment, independent living, and community participation. The position serves all students, with a primary focus on those ages 14–22, and ensures high-quality, legally compliant transition programming aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and postsecondary goals. The Transition Manager leads the development of partnerships with families, employers, higher education institutions, adult service agencies, and community organizations. Working collaboratively with instructional and residential staff, the manager ensures transition planning is embedded throughout students’ educational experiences and supports continuous improvement in transition outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in special education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Transition Services, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, School Counseling, or a closely related field.
- Eligibility for or possession of appropriate Virginia licensure in Special Education, School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or another related professional credential, as applicable.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license and submission for review by the DMV.
- Advanced American Sign Language proficiency, measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview, or agreement to acquire Advanced-level proficiency within three years of employment.
- At least three years of experience providing transition services, special education, vocational rehabilitation, or related services to students with disabilities.
- At least two years of experience coordinating transition planning or leading transition initiatives.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws related to transition planning, including IDEA and WIOA transition requirements.
- Understanding of the educational, communication, accessibility, and transition needs of students who are deaf, blind, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with families, employers, colleges, agencies, and community partners.
- Proficiency with technology used for documentation, data management, and communication.
- Working knowledge of assistive technology and accessibility supports used by students who are deaf, blind, or deafblind.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals who are deaf, blind, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities.
- Experience supervising staff or demonstrating leadership responsibilities.
- Experience coordinating interagency transition services.
- Demonstrated success improving post-school outcomes in employment, education, independent living, or community participation for students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for student transition services.
- Ensure transition programming is high quality, legally compliant, and aligned with students’ IEPs and postsecondary goals.
- Develop partnerships with families, employers, higher education institutions, adult service agencies, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with instructional and residential staff to embed transition planning throughout students’ educational experiences.
- Support continuous improvement of transition outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
