About Job

State Teacher Retirement Eligible

Accountable and responsible for the following results:

Develop individualized transition plans in alignment with students’ IEP goals, strengths, and career interests.
Coordinate vocational assessments, job readiness training, and work-based learning opportunities.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local businesses, agencies, and community organizations to create employment and training opportunities for students.
Provide direct instruction in career exploration, workplace readiness, and independent living skills.
Oversees and updates student academic files to ensure accurate credit tracking, grade reporting, and transcript evaluations.
Monitor student progress and adjust transition services as needed.
Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to ensure alignment of transition goals and services.
Support students in accessing community resources, vocational rehabilitation, and post-secondary education/training programs.
Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
Facilitate student participation in Extended School Year (ESY) programming when appropriate.
Provide direct instruction in vocational skills aligned with student transition goals.
Coordinate and oversee student participation in on-campus and community-based work experiences.
Supervise and evaluate daily work crews as part of the TSW/DTP program.
Monitor student performance at work sites and maintain quality standards for all vocational tasks.
Serve as a case manager for assigned students, developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) related to vocational goals.
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, progress reports, and job evaluations.
Communicate regularly with families to support transition planning and post-secondary readiness.
Collaborate with job coaches and paraprofessionals, providing training and instructional support.
Ensure all necessary equipment, tools, and supplies are available and maintained for the vocational program.
Use effective classroom and behavior management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
Manage payroll documentation for student workers and track income/expenses related to student-run work crews.
Attend and support vocational training outreach at community festivals and events.
Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, professional development, and transition planning sessions.
Completes and maintains all agency-mandated trainings within required timeframes to ensure compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards.
Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children’s Center of Hamden, in accordance with the agency’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
Maintains awareness of The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Policy and Procedure Manuals and accesses relevant information as needed to guide decision-making and ensure compliance.
Contributes to a safe, welcoming, and equitable environment that reflects the agency’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Ensures the physical and emotional well-being of students by maintaining a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.