Center for Disability Services

Disability services delivering comprehensive supports

Transition Specialist

Special Education & Learning SupportPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeAlbany, NY, USA$24.12 - $27.74In-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
An active New York State Teaching Assistant or Teacher Certification is required.
At least 3 years of experience working in special education, particularly with students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Knowledge of special education, vocational education, and life skills management.
Ability to design and implement functional assessments and curriculum.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting on student outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the Vocational Education and L.I.F.E. (Learning Independence through Functional Education) Skills program to prepare students with disabilities for life beyond school.
Design, implement, and evaluate the Vocational Education and Life Skills curriculum in alignment with New York State Education standards and student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with students, families, and school staff to create transition plans supporting long-term goals, including work placement and life skills development.
Identify, coordinate, and supervise internal and external work placements, including internships, job shadowing, and youth employment.
Guide students during work and life skills experiences and consult with teachers and therapists regarding transition strategies.
Track and report student progress to ensure the vocational and life skills program meets educational and developmental goals.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in vocational education or life skills training is highly desirable.
Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Job Title: Transition Specialist

Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionateTransition Specialistto join the Langan School, where you will play a key role in preparing students with disabilities for life beyond school. In this position, you will develop and oversee the Vocational Education and L.I.F.E. (Learning Independence through Functional Education) Skills program, helping students acquire essential work and life skills that foster independence and success. This role involves working closely with teachers, therapists, families, and community partners to support students in achieving their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development: Design, implement, and evaluate the Vocational Education and Life Skills curriculum in alignment with NYS Education standards and student IEPs.
Student Transition Planning: Collaborate with students, families, and school staff to create transition plans that support long-term goals, including work placement and life skills development.
Work-Based Learning: Identify, coordinate, and supervise internal and external work placements (e.g., internships, job shadowing, youth employment) that provide students with real-world experience.
Coaching and Support: Provide ongoing guidance to students during their work/life skill experiences and offer classroom consultation to teachers and therapists regarding transition strategies.
Data Monitoring: Track and report on student progress, ensuring that the vocational and life skills program is effectively meeting educational and developmental goals.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (additional $1.06/hour).
Certification: Active New York State Teaching Assistant or Teacher Certification required.
Experience: 3+ years of experience working in special education, particularly with students with moderate to severe disabilities. Experience in vocational education or life skills training is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Knowledge of special education, vocational education, and life skills management.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to design and implement functional assessments and curriculum.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting on student outcomes.

Why Join Us?
At Langan School, you'll have the chance to shape the future of students with disabilities, guiding them toward independence and success. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in students' lives.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference –we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$24.12 - $27.74

Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Early Access to Pay with RAIN
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

About the Company

Center for Disability Services

Disability services delivering comprehensive supports

Center for Disability Services provides health care, residential services, education, adult programming, service coordination, and skilled nursing care to people with disabilities in upstate New York, supported by a Foundation and a $129 million budget. It operates a commercial printing, inserting, and mailing business run by workers with disabilities, creating job opportunities within its own social enterprise. The organization differentiates itself through its breadth of services across multiple life domains, its long-standing regional presence, and an integrated employment model that uses its own operations to employ people with disabilities. Its goal is to offer hope, expand access to care and education, and create meaningful achievement by delivering comprehensive programs and services across 80 locations.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.5M
Headquarters: Albany, NY
Founded: 1942

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Center for Disability Services

See more jobs