Probationary Special Education Teacher; Transition Specialist

Special Education Transition Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Must possess a NYS certification - Special Education, K-12
• Evidence of experience providing direct educational support to students.
• Evidence of leadership in the provision of transition services.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Evidence of detailed and comprehensive record-keeping skills.
• Evidence of having served as a liaison between school personnel, family and professionals in the community and/or agency settings.
• Evidence of comprehensive knowledge of transition planning, special education regulations and guidelines.
• Evidence of job development experience.
• Evidence of experience working with ACCESS-VR, college student support centers, and other service agencies.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and adherence to FERPA regulations.
• Training and/or experience in working with children with various disabilities.
• School experience working with high school aged students.
• Experience working with job coaches.
• Relevant experience to this setting and position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan and help provide staff development for District staff and families to ensure that transition planning and implementation occur.
• Participate in case conferencing regarding participants and maintain student records. Complete and provide the requested reports for IEP development and/or referral.
• Assist students and families to connect to appropriate community agencies and supports (i.e., service coordination, counseling).
• Serve as liaison between adult agencies and school district staff.
• Serve as liaison between school district staff and employers' internship sites.
• Remain familiar with current research-based transition practices, including person-centered transition planning, family involvement, and use of community resources. Be knowledgeable of funding resources, SSA benefits, and VR services.
• Complete vocational assessments and interpret results to inform Transition Planning, VR referral, and IEP planning.
• Facilitate student opportunities in the areas of career exploration, work experience, vocational training services, etc. to ensure appropriate levels of support and services.
• Prepare referral packets with participants and families for referral to appropriate community and government agencies and supports (i.e., service coordination, counseling, vocational rehabilitation services, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with Transition Specialists and the Directors of Student Services to develop and implement a best practices transition program, including expectations for job coaches, the charting of student performance and data collection, job placement procedures, etc.
• Contact potential employers and develop appropriate job sites specific to individual student interests and needs.
• Maintain ongoing contact with employers to ensure quality control of the overall program.
• Provide programmatic support to job coaches.
• Conduct parent and/or student meetings related to transition planning.
• Provide students with direct instruction specific to resume writing, job applications, interviewing skills, as well as securing and maintaining employment.
• Work directly with the student's special education case manager and school counselor to develop Individualized Education Plans for students, write IEP goals and facilitate the development of consistent post-secondary objectives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Directors of Special Education or Building Principal.

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Education & Student Services

Annual Salary: $44,840 - $53,700 Per WTA Contract

Final date to receive applications:
July 7, 2026

Application Procedure:

Internal:
District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest and an updated resume to Human Resources. The original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on July 7, 2026.

External:
All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at W and then apply to appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmclark2@williamsvillek
12.org.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.