Anticipated Student Pathways and Access Coordinator with Disabilities; Transition

Anticipated Student Pathways and Access Coordinator for Students with Disabilities (Transition), Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ] About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world.

We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk
12.org/. What You'll Do:
The Student Pathways and Access Coordinator will play a pivotal role in empowering students with disabilities across the kindergarten through post-high continuum by ensuring equitable access to the curriculum and fostering effective communication through the strategic application of assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For students in grades 9-post high, this role will also strategically integrate comprehensive transition planning to support their post-secondary goals, encompassing further education, successful employment, and independent living.

Responsibilities:
Transition Planning & Implementation (Grades 9-post high Focus):
* Collaborate and consult with school-based teams, students, and families to develop meaningful and appropriate individualized transition plans (ITPs) aligned with post-secondary goals for students in grades 9-12.
* Collaborate with community partners to develop meaningful internship and experiential opportunities.
* Ability to build in-house pre-vocational and experiential learning activities.
* Develop and implement activities that foster career and employment skills (e.g., interview skills, career mapping, work readiness) as outlined in student transition plans.
* Conduct formal and informal vocational and transition assessments, write comprehensive reports, interpret results, and provide actionable recommendations.
* Identify student interests, preferences, and skills, and match them to employment settings and community participation options.
* Assist students in career research, identifying necessary training/education, and securing appropriate employment opportunities.
* Provide specialized instruction that enables all students to successfully engage in the community, including Activities of Daily Living (ADL), work exploration, and transition to adult skills.
* * Ensure that documented accommodations are delivered consistently.
* Evaluate students' abilities in basic academics and social development using formal and informal measures.
* Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies to support students in their vision for transition to adulthood.
* Develop and implement IEPs and plans.
* Demonstrate ability to write an effective IEP with SMART goals and sensible accommodations, and generate progress reports using IEP software.
* Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives in a professional manner during special education meetings. Program Development & Compliance:
* Establish and maintain open communication with building-based and service provider staff.
* Participate actively in IEP team meetings, using effective communication skills to present information clearly and accurately.
* Present evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives through regular progress reports and team meetings.
* Complete all required paperwork and job-related functions in a timely manner.
* Routinely participate in district and school-based meetings, training, and professional development.
* Work independently within supervisory expectations.
* Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Special Education Director. What You'll Bring:
We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You'll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:
* Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS…