School Counselor (Transition Specialist) -Special Education

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening and is accepting applications for a 10-month, full-time, tenure track School Counselor (Transition Specialist). There may be an additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program.

The Transition Specialist supports component school districts in meeting the post-secondary transition needs of students with disabilities, particularly seniors working toward graduation and the CDOS Commencement Credential. This position collaborates with Special Education and Guidance staff to coordinate transition planning, work-based learning opportunities, CDOS documentation, transcript review, and student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include developing job site placements, tracking student hours, completing required CDOS paperwork, supervising job coaches, and determining appropriate student work experiences. The Transition Specialist also provides direct student support through career exploration, resume writing, classroom presentations, and individualized conversations that help students develop realistic post-secondary goals.

In addition, this role supports Special Education departments by reviewing IEPs for compliance, assisting teachers with transition-focused IEP development, and providing professional development related to Indicator 13 and state expectations. Knowledge of the NYS Work-Based Learning Manual, unregistered work-based learning programs, CDOS Credential requirements, and compliant IEP development is helpful.

• Salary commensurate with experience

New York State Certification as a School Counselor is required.

TEACH Clearance

Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)