NP Transformation - Transition Coordinator

About UsThe Children's Guild Transformation Academy is part of The Children's Guild — a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children. The Transformation Academy serves students with complex academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, providing a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment where every young person can achieve, excel, and succeed. Our continuum of care connects students to the supports they need — in school and beyond.

The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and resourceful Transition Coordinator to support students in successfully navigating their transition from the Transformation Academy to post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and community engagement. The Transition Coordinator serves as a vital bridge between the school, families, agencies, and the broader community — ensuring that every student leaves with a clear, supported pathway forward.

Key Responsibilities Transition Planning & IEP Support Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized transition plans in alignment with each student's IEP goals, strengths, interests, and post-secondary goals

Participate actively in IEP meetings to ensure transition goals are meaningful, measurable, and student-centered

Ensure compliance with IDEA transition requirements including age-appropriate transition assessments, measurable post-secondary goals, and coordinated transition services

Maintain accurate and timely transition-related documentation for all eligible students

Coordinate with special education staff, teachers, and clinicians to align transition services with academic and therapeutic programming

Student Support & Career Development Conduct individual transition assessments to identify each student's interests, strengths, and post-secondary goals

Provide direct instruction and support in areas including career exploration, job readiness, self-advocacy, independent living skills, and community integration

Connect students to vocational training, internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities

Support students in applying to post-secondary education programs, vocational schools, and workforce development programs

Coach students on resume writing, interview skills, workplace expectations, and financial literacy

Agency & Community Partnerships Build and maintain relationships with community partners including employers, vocational rehabilitation agencies, workforce development programs, higher education institutions, and social service providers

Coordinate referrals to the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDA), and other relevant agencies

Connect students and families to community resources that support independent living, housing, transportation, and healthcare

Represent the Transformation Academy at community transition fairs, interagency meetings, and partnership events

Family Engagement Partner with families and caregivers as active participants in the transition planning process

Educate families on transition services, post-secondary options, and community resources available to their students

Maintain open, consistent, and culturally responsive communication with families throughout the transition process

Support families in understanding students' rights under IDEA and self-advocacy principles

Data, Compliance & Reporting Maintain up-to-date transition records and documentation in compliance with IDEA, MSDE, and agency requirements

Track student transition outcomes including post-secondary placement, employment, and community participation

Prepare and submit required transition-related reports to school leadership and regulatory bodies

Monitor and report on the progress of transition goals at regular intervals throughout the school year Collaboration & Professional Development Serve as a transition resource and consultant to teachers, clinicians, and school staff

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and school-wide professional development

Stay current on transition best practices, legislation, and community resources

Attend agency and community-based training and…