Vocational Transition Coordinator - Hamden Transition Academy

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 1 / 7 / 2025

Location :

Hamden Transition Academy / Southern Conn State Univ

Date Available : TBD

Closing Date : Until Filled

Hamden Public Schools

Hamden, CT

Job Title :

Vocational / Transition Coordinator for HTA

Employment Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a related area
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of special education and transition services for 18–22 year-old students
• Ability to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, monitor student vocational performance and behavior
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, and an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Independent work ethic for self-management of schedule
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student vocational progress
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to :

Director of Adult Education and Hamden Transition Academy (HTA)

Job Goal :

The Vocational / Transition Coordinator will develop and oversee transition and vocational services for students enrolled in the Hamden Transition Academy, which includes supervising job coaches, interacting with HTA staff, and facilitating the achievement of the desired post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. The Vocational / Transition Coordinator designs evaluations for situational assessments for on-campus (SCSU) and community-based worksites. The Vocational / Transition Coordinator will also work to create relationships with adult-centered agencies for vocational training such as DDS (Department of Developmental Services) and the BRS (Bureau of Rehabilitation Services) for post-graduation and Level-Up Services as needed.

Essential Performance Responsibilities :

Terms of Employment :

This is a ten-month, non-union position along with the requirement to report three (3) additional days during the summer.

Compensation : $50,000 annually

Evaluation :

Performance of the person holding this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Adult Education / HTA in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Please note :

The above description incorporates many of the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. As such, the description should not be considered a complete listing of all the duties incumbent in the position.

The duties of this position are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

All internal applicants must send a letter of intent, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendations to Nadine Gannon at NGannon@hamden.org and Emily McCann hpshr@hamden.org.

All external applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com / hamden / onlineapp.

Non-Discrimination Statement :

It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment because of age, sex, religion, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Diversity Statement :

Our vision is to have a staff that reflects the racial, linguistic and ethnic diversity of our student population so all students in all schools benefit from having diverse role models to learn from, and our school communities are enriched through the perspectives and lived experiences shared by a diverse staff.

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