Transition Coordinator

Overview

The Transition Coordinator is responsible for the overarching management of transition supports and programs offered to students at Cotting School. Specifically, the Transition Coordinator will oversee the supervision and evaluation for the Vocational Coordinators, Teachers, and Job Coaches. The Transition Coordinator will engage in ongoing management of transition assessment tools, conduct Transition Assessments as needed, work with IEP teams to develop goals and objectives for transition, and develop comprehensive transition plans for IEPs.

The Transition Coordinator acts as the liaison for outreach to families, community based organizations, and state agencies to ensure seamless and holistic transition planning for students who are in the process of post-secondary transition planning (ages 18-22). Further, the Transition Coordinator will oversee the development, coordination, and support of individualized transition services for students with disabilities (ages 14-22) focusing on preparing students for education, employment, independent living and community participation in accordance with their IEPs and MA State Guidelines.

The Transition Coordinator will also plan and execute the annual Transition Resource Fair and the Project Bridges Breakfast.

• The Cotting Transition Coordinator will serve as the key project manager for all Transition-related activities and programs as well as an important point person for each young adult and their families as they navigate their journey from Cotting School
• Coordinate process for IEP goal development and implementation, including the collection of data for IEPs and progress monitoring
• Oversee a caseload of Capstone Program students (18-22) providing support to staff and direct instruction to students as needed in the areas of life skills, vocational exploration, career readiness and community participation.
• Participate in IEP meetings to support the transition planning process
• Oversee the supervision and evaluation for Transition Department Staff including Vocational Coordinators, Teachers and Job Coaches.
• Provide comprehensive feedback as needed to department staff
• Act as the liaison between Cotting School, state agencies, community partners and families to facilitate discussions about transition planning and services
• Develop comprehensive transition program through lines that outline process for student transitions beginning at 14 years old
• Provide consultation and problem-solving as it relates to the daily oversight of all transition department programs and staff
• Create and oversee a database of community partners including but not limited to college student support offices, community based day programs, day habilitation programs, state agencies (MRC, DDS, MCDHH, MCB, DCF and DMH), vocational partners, etc.
• Oversee and maintain library of transition related assessments
• Develop and implement process for gathering transition related data for students
• In partnership with the Transition Department, Program, and Classroom Teachers, develop and assist with the implementation of transition based programming across school and grade levels (Lower School, Upper School, and Capstone Programs)
• Conduct Transition Assessments as assigned
• Ensure that Chapter 688 Referrals have been completed on behalf of students on their caseload and that transition planning is ongoing
• Meet with students and families on their caseload regularly to discuss transition planning process and post-secondary vision planning
• Collaborate with the Director of the Cotting Transition Institute on the annual Transition Resource Fair as well as the full continuum of transition program and supports available throughout the Cotting Community
• Oversee the facilitation of yearly parent trainings on transition related topics
• Partner with the Advancement Office to run the annual Project Bridges Breakfast