PNWN0304510-0000
2024-09-01T00:00:00
2024-04-30T00:00:00
Duties: Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES anticipates a full-time vacancy for Transition Training Specialist to join our Regional Partnership Center.The Transition Specialist will provide professional development, technical assistance and coaching to staff in schools, districts and programs across the Lower Hudson Valley on topics related to transition planning and services for students with disabilities. The Transition Specialist will work collaboratively with other training specialists in a team approach, as well as with other NYSED-funded partners, to meet the needs of the Lower Hudson region. In collaboration with other Regional Partnership Center specialists:Conduct regional needs assessments to inform decision-making;Facilitate district and school teams in developing and implementing improvement plans that improve outcomes of students with disabilities;Monitor implementation of activities and impact on student outcomes;Collaborate with Family & Community Engagement partners to develop and deliver trainings on transition supports for families of students with disabilities;Document work and submit required reports to the NYSED Office of Special Education.Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in special education, education, psychology/counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and/or a related field preferred;Licensure in teaching special education, counseling, and/or vocational rehabilitation preferred;Minimum of five years’ experience as a teacher, counselor, transition coordinator, or related service provider with students with disabilities;Experience providing training, coaching, and engaging in school improvement work preferred;Excellent oral and written communication skills;Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;Passion for collaboration and experience facilitating teams;Experience using web-based educational tools and technologies (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, etc.).Strong knowledge of federal and state special education law, regulations, and policy, and evidence-based practices in Transition;Strong knowledge of NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities;A commitment to the PNW BOCES mission of service and innovation through partnership.Characteristics Desired: Passionate commitment and demonstrated effectiveness in improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities;Experience delivering professional development and strong team leadership skills;Regularly travel by car to schools across Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.
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Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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