Educational Transition Specialist-Dover NH

Job Description

Job Description

This position provides transition services for at-risk high school students with disabilities using an experiential, competency-based approach to develop employment, academic, and independent living skills for adulthood in a small group setting.

Essential functions

• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Deliver daily academic activities through presentations, workshops, and training sessions.
• Recruit and engage students from regional high schools to participate in the program.
• Present informational sessions about GSIL's educational program to regional high schools, charter schools and other interested parties.
• Coordinate work experiences in collaboration with employers, schools, students, and families.
• Design and implement extended learning opportunities tailored to student needs.
• Provide a minimum of fifteen (15) hours face-to-face in person instruction per week in a small group setting.

Competencies

Physical / Mental demands

Travel required – must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and GSIL's minimum insurance coverage.

Preferred education and experience

Additional eligibility requirements

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits :

About Us

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.