Transition Coordinator

Job in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06610, USA

Listing for: Bridgeport Public Schools

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-26

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Career & Life Skills Coaching, Adult & Continuing Education

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 81769 USD Yearly USD 81769.00 YEAR

Adult Education Transition Coordinator

The Transition Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, expanding, and aligning Bridgeport Adult Education's comprehensive transition services to ensure all exiting students complete a documented Career Readiness Portfolio aligned to identified career pathways.

Salary: $81,769

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in adult education, workforce development, or career services preferred

Strong data, organizational, and partnership-building skills required.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Lead the development and implementation of the Adult Education Transition Plan.

Oversee and the Career Development Center.

Supervise and support Workforce Developers.

Develop and implement career pathways in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education.

Coordinate job shadowing and internship programs.

Facilitate partnerships with workforce boards, American Job Center, employers, and training providers.

Facilitate quarterly partner meetings

Track and analyze student transition data and prepare quarterly reports.

Ensure 90% of exiting students complete a Career Readiness Portfolio, including career pathway identification, goal-setting meetings, CTHires enrollment, digital literacy completion, resume development, and a post-graduation plan.

Provide orientation and ongoing support to instructional and counseling staff on transition practices, CCRS/ELPS alignment, UDL, cultural competency, and trauma-informed approaches.

Success will be measured by portfolio completion rates, career pathway participation, job shadow/internship placements, quarterly reporting, and improved student retention outcomes.