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Transition Coordinator​/Special Education Teacher

Job in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19464, USA
Listing for: POTTSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Transition Coordinator / Special Education Teacher

Transition Coordinator / Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Transition Coordinator/Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transition services for high school students with disabilities. This includes assisting students in the transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The coordinator works closely with students, families, school staff, community agencies, and post-secondary institutions to ensure a successful transition process and manages a direct student caseload.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

  • Develop and coordinate individualized transition plans and grids for students with disabilities ages 14–21 as part of their IEP.
  • Coordinate work-based learning experiences, internships, job shadowing, and job placements, including securing new partnerships with local businesses.
  • Monitor student progress toward transition goals and document activities and services in accordance with IEPs and compliance standards.
  • Provide direct instruction or support in areas such as job readiness, independent living skills, and self-advocacy.
  • Facilitate transition assessments to help determine students' strengths, interests, and needs.
  • Visit students at their work sites to provide feedback and collaborate with the site supervisor to ensure student success.
  • Coordinate and train/support the job coaches assigned to students, including supporting them in completing student work evaluations.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with the Office of Rehabilitation (OVR), local businesses, community agencies, and post-secondary programs.
  • Engage and work collaboratively with related service providers to ensure that accommodations and assistive technologies are provided within the transition process.
  • Coordinate transportation for all students to and from work sites.
  • Stay current on state and federal regulations related to transition planning and special education.
  • Provide professional development and support to staff and families on transition-related topics.
  • Develop and coordinate daily instructional assistant absences at PGHS in coordination with the lead special education teacher.
  • Manage a caseload of students and hold IEP meetings throughout the year.
  • Coordinate Extended School Year work sites and transportation.
  • Coordinator will be responsible to teach transition related classes throughout the school year.
  • Other jobs as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor, Building Principal, or Director of Pupil Services.

    • Qualifications include:

  • Valid teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.
  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education or related transition services.
  • Familiarity with IDEA, IEP process, and post-secondary transition planning.
  • Knowledge of transition assessments, career exploration tools, and assistive technology.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and teams.

    • Clearance qualifications include:

    • Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code) via School Personnel Health Record form.
    • Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
    • FBI Criminal History Record.
    • Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994 (Child abuse history).

    Physical demands include:

    • Ability to reach above and below the waist.
    • Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
    • Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs.
    • Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the work environment, often with extended periods of the workday.
    • Ability to meet the demands of physical restraint as necessary.

    Sensory abilities include:

    • Visual acuity.
    • Auditory acuity.

    Work environment includes:

    • Typical classroom environment.
    • Subject to inside environmental conditions.

    Temperament includes:

    • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
    • Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress.

    Cognitive ability includes:

    • Ability to communicate effectively.
    • Ability to organize tasks.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks.
    • Ability to exercise good judgment.

    Specific skills include:

    • Must possess leadership skills.
    • Must possess computer skills.
    • Ability to operate various office equipment.
    • Must maintain required Professional Development as per the Pennsylvania Department of Education and or National Board Certification.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.

    Terms of employment include:

    • Professional Position.
    • 188 days during the school year…
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