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Administration

Transition Center and Outplacement Coordinator

JobID: 5301

Position Type:
  Administration/Coordinator


Date Posted:
  4/4/2025


Location:
  Round Lake Transition Center, Round Lake, IL


Date Available:
  July 1st, 2025


  
Transition Center & Outplacement Coordinator
 
Department: Educational Services
Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education & Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $98,000–$130,000
Work Calendar: 260 Days
Benefits: Benefit Summary

Position Summary
 
The Transition Center & Outplacement Coordinator oversees the District’s Transition Center, ensuring high-quality programming and services for post-secondary students with disabilities. This role focuses on supporting students’ transition to employment, independent living, and continued education/training while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
 

Minimum Qualifications
 
Education & Experience
 
• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with transition-aged students with disabilities in an educational or vocational setting.
 
Licensure & Certification
 
• Illinois Professional Educator License with required endorsements per the Illinois School Code.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Strong understanding of transition planning, vocational education, adult services, and community-based instruction.

• Knowledge of IDEA transition requirements and legal compliance.

• Ability to develop and implement individualized transition plans aligned with student IEPs.

• Skilled in collaboration with families, adult agencies, community partners, and employers.

• Experience in managing budgets, coordinating transportation, and overseeing job sites.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with postsecondary outcome tracking and data systems.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
 
• Oversee daily operations of the Transition Center, including staffing, program development, and logistics.

• Supervise and evaluate Transition Center staff to ensure effective instruction and student support.

• Develop partnerships with adult service agencies, businesses, vocational programs, and postsecondary institutions.

• Coordinate community-based instruction, job training, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with all IDEA transition mandates and state regulations.

• Collaborate with families and IEP teams to establish postsecondary goals and meaningful transition outcomes.

• Plan and facilitate transition-related IEP meetings and student-centered planning sessions.

• Maintain accurate student records, including progress reports and employment experience tracking.

• Provide instruction in independent living skills, employability training, travel training, and self-advocacy.

• Monitor and assess student performance in job placements and community settings.

• Coordinate transportation services for community-based activities.

• Design and implement transition programming curricula aligned with best practices in adult special education.

• Communicate regularly with district administration regarding program needs, goals, and student outcomes.

• Prepare reports and data for compliance monitoring and program evaluation.

• Facilitate professional development for staff related to transition services and adult learning strategies.

• Advocate for appropriate postsecondary supports and services for students.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols across all program settings.

• Manage the Transition Center budget and allocate resources effectively.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Direct supervision of Transition Center staff, including job coaches, program assistants, and certified educators.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
 
Round Lake Area Schools (RLAS #116) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations as needed





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