Transition Coordinator - Students with Exceptionalities

Transition Coordinator
- Students With Exceptionalities

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Transition Coordinator
- Students With Exceptionalities in the Poughkeepsie City School District.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least four years of experience as a school counselor in a secondary setting, with knowledge and experience in post-secondary transition planning and services for students with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants with CTE Counselor certification, experience working in a high needs district and those that are either bilingual or multilingual. Candidates with CTE Counseling certification are preferred.

Candidates pursuing certification in school building leadership or school district leadership are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of special education regulations pertaining to transition, including level 1 and level 2 assessments, school-to-career programming and development, NYS graduation pathways including CDOS and SACC credentials, and strong background in career and technical education and work-based learning are a must.

Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the development of student-focused career development plans, the requirements for NYS diploma credentials, and interest in fostering engagement and enthusiasm regarding careers of interest in secondary students. Candidates should be knowledgeable in multi-tiered systems of support and understand the impact of trauma and poverty on student success. The Transition Coordinator must be skilled in collaborative planning and team-based interventions that support student engagement in academic and work-based learning pursuits, be familiar with offerings of local CTE providers such as BOCES, and demonstrate the ability to develop relationships and collaborate with Community Partners able to provide work-based experiences to students.

The Transition Coordinator must have excellent organizational, time management, documentation and record keeping skills that support student centered activities being delivered and monitored with fidelity eventually leading to graduation and post-secondary goals. The Transition Coordinator is a key member of the Committee for Special Education for all assigned students, and must attend meetings, report on student progress toward graduation, career and future educational goals, and complete the Coordinated Transition Activities and Post-Secondary Goals sections of the IEP.

Participation in CSE meetings consistently must include student credit acquisition and progress toward graduation, CDOS pathway activities and hours of work-based learning toward the CDOS credential, and any CTE experiences for which students may receive CDOS hours and/or credit toward diploma requirements. The Transition Coordinator will also provide information to the CSE regarding compensatory score options for students to meet examination requirements for graduation.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Students with Exceptionalities Department, the Transition Coordinator is responsible for supporting the district-wide transition needs of students in preparation for graduation goals, future education and training, and career objectives. Expectations of the Transition Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
Planning and Development;
Services to Students and Schools;
Services to Parents;
Services to Community;
Other Duties.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate. Salary in accordance with PPSTA contract. Effective date:
September 1, 2026. Final date to apply:
Open until filled. The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.