The Transition Coordinator is responsible for the overarching management of transition supports and programs offered to students at Cotting School. Specifically, the Transition Coordinator will oversee the supervision and evaluation for the Vocational Coordinators, Teachers, and Job Coaches. Further the Transition Coordinator will engage in ongoing management of transition assessment tools, conduct Transition Assessments as needed, work with IEP teams to develop goals and objectives for transition, and develop comprehensive transition plans for IEPs. The Transition Coordinator acts as the liaison for outreach to families, community based organizations, and state agencies, to ensure seamless and holistic transition planning for students who are in the process of post-secondary transition planning (ages 18-22).
Further, the Transition Coordinator will oversee the development, coordination, and support of individualized transition services for students with disabilities (ages 14-22) focusing on preparing students for education, employment, independent living and community participation in accordance with their IEPs and MA State Guidelines. The Transition Coordinator will also plan and execute the annual Transition Resource Fair and the Project Bridges Breakfast. Duties include: The Cotting Transition Coordinator will serve as the key project manager for all Transition-related activities and programs as well as an important point person for each young adult and their families as they navigate their journey from Cotting SchoolCoordinate process for IEP goal development and implementation, including the collection of data for IEPs and progress monitoringOversee a caseload of Capstone Program students (18-22) providing support to staff and direct instruction to students as needed in the areas of life skills, vocational exploration, career readiness and community participation.Participate in IEP meetings to support the transition planning processOversee the supervision and evaluation for Transition Department Staff including Vocational Coordinators, Teachers and Job Coaches. Provide comprehensive feedback as needed to department staffAct as the liaison between Cotting School, state agencies, community partners and families to facilitate discussions about transition planning and servicesDevelop comprehensive transition program throughlines that outline process for student transitions beginning at 14 years oldProvide consultation and problem-solving as it relates to the daily oversight of all transition department programs and staffCreate and oversee a database of community partners including but not limited to college student support offices, community based day programs, day habilitation programs, state agencies (MRC, DDS, MCDHH, MCB, DCF and DMH), vocational partners, etc.Oversee and maintain library of transition related assessmentsDevelop and implement process for gathering transition related data for students In partnership with the Transition Department, Program, and Classroom Teachers, develop and assist with the implementation of transition based programming across school and grade levels (Lower School, Upper School, and Capstone Programs)Conduct Transition Assessments as assignedEnsure that Chapter 688 Referrals have been completed on behalf of students on their caseload and that transition planning is ongoingMeet with students and families on their caseload regularly to discuss transition planning process and post-secondary vision planningCollaborate with the Director of the Cotting Transition Institute on the annual Transition Resource Fair as well as the full continuum of transition program and supports available throughout the Cotting CommunityOversee the facilitation of yearly parent trainings on transition related topicsPartner with the Advancement Office to run the annual Project Bridges Breakfas

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