Transition Coordinator

Students come to Sierra School of Solano County to foster their academic, social, and emotional learning while having fun. We focus on self and social-awareness, self-management, building relationships, and making responsible decisions. Our school motto has always been our guiding force: “We work together, we win together.” This simple principle has helped our students make their environment more enriching, while providing support and encouragement to their peers. Sierra Solano’s goal is to create and nurture lifelong learners who can succeed in both school and society.

Responsibilities:

• Manages transition and follow-up between school and LEA
• Participates in transition meetings
• Collaborates with students, families and special education teachers in developing and realistic and achievable post-secondary transition plans
• Links students with post-secondary special support coordinator
• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
• Facilitates the implementation of IEP program components relevant to transition planning, as well as, provides updates for IEP transition goals and objectives
• Assists families, parents, and students to access transition services
• Oversees maintenance of school attendance records and data
• Facilitates meetings with students, parents and staff as attendance issues arise
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, parents and community agencies
• Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications
• Participates as a resource person in in-service training and planning
• Works in collaboration with the Social Services Team
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An understanding of the IEP process; including current IDEA laws and state and local regulations
• Knowledge of current state law/regulations regarding high school proficiency standards
• Knowledge and competency of understanding credit and graduation requirements
• Knowledge of policies and practices of the school with regard to truancy and discipline
• Ability to aid in program development

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Transition Certification preferred but not required
• Evidence of in-depth knowledge of special education programs and experience working with individuals with exceptional needs

Benefits:

• Hourly rate $21-$23 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,565
• Continued instructional coaching and leadership support

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.