• Transition Coordinator

    The Bradley Center (Pittsburgh, PA)


    The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating students who present with special education needs. These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success.

     

    Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School. In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.

     

    We are looking for a Transition Coordinator who is motivated, compassionate and has a calling and passion for helping children. We are looking for someone with initiative, creativity and a desire to have a positive impact on a child’s life.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Oversee the training of staff and ensure consistent, high-fidelity implementation of the te transition curriculum

    + Serve as the primary liaison between the school and external job placement sites, vocational programs and internship opportunities

    + Conduct evaluations to assess program effectiveness, fidelity of implementation, and alignment with student transition goals

    + Collaborate with county and district Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) liaisons to support individualized student transition planning and post-secondary outcomes

    + Assists in developing individualized transition plans

    Qualifications best suited for the position:

    + In depth knowledge of federal and state special education laws and transition regulations

    + Ability to provide feedback and have critical conversations

    + Initiative

    + Exceptional organizational skills

    + Ability to build rapport with students

    + Patience and creativity while working with students at their own pace

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required, master’s degree preferred

    + Minimum of 2 years experience teaching and/or coordinating transition services for students with disabilities

    + Minimum of one year experience working with special education programs, vocational rehabilitation and community agencies

    + Minimum of one year experience developing and implementing individualized transitions plans aligned with IEP goals required

    + Must be at least 21 years of age

    + Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance

     

    Benefits

     

    + Student loan repayment program

    + $1500 sign on bonus

    + $2000 relocation assistance

    + Referral bonuses

    + Paid Time Off

    + Health, dental and vision Coverage

    + 401(k)

    + Life insurance

    + Free parking and meals

    + Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

     

    We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.