Transition Coordinator Job – WISCA

Posted on June 11, 2026

The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Transition Coordinator in our Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) special education school program. This position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., following the school calendar and at all WISCA locations (Sharpsburg, Sewickley, and Bridgeville, PA).

We are currently hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Watson Institute!

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Sewickley, PA - Bridgeville, PA - Sharpsburg, PA

301 Camp Meeting Road | Sewickley, PA 15143

230 Hickory Grade Road | Bridgeville, PA 15017

200 Linden Avenue | Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Responsibilities

• Maintain necessary training including Job Coaching Certification and Transition Planning
• Conduct weekly meetings for the transition team to include updates on IEPs/RRs, upcoming events, and classrooms
• Coordinate Community-Based Vocational Experiences (CBVE), make business connections, assist in overseeing and transporting of students, and follow up on weekly assessments completed by transition staff
• Act as an ambassador for WISCA, upholding the organization’s values and mission in all community interactions
• Regular contact with OVR to discuss student work placements, Early Reach, and different opportunities, and planning with these agencies for graduation
• Maintain caseload between all WISCA locations; review new student documents, IEPs, RR, updated plans as needed, create pathways for students
• Utilize Alma and all WISCA platforms
• Directly assist students with and families with all applications as needed, including jobs, agencies, and post-secondary placements
• Complete assessments utilizing WISCA platforms
• Plan tours including Community Colleges, Vo-Techs, and Community Tours related to transition
• Attend and engage in all meetings for transition students
• Supervise and support in-house tasks that are assigned to staff and students
• Structure in-house tasks across all buildings that are appropriate to the WISCA population
• Develop and teach transition lessons in classrooms to prepare individuals for successful transitions, covering topics such as life skills, career readiness, and community integration
• Organize current portfolios and student-specific projects, as well as maintain all records for the transition caseload including student assessments and transition artifacts
• Solidify planning for 18-21 year olds, by connecting and collaborating with families, agencies and/or post-secondary institutions to create cohesive and specific plans for students to have employment and/or educational programming upon high school graduation
• Complete designated sections on IEPs and RRs; provide pre-planning and coordinating to ensure accurate documentation
• Assist with creating and managing schedules for in-house tasks
• Supervise other transition staff members as part of the team
• Maintain professional boundaries with staff and families
• Have clear, consistent, and direct communication with all WISCA Supervisors
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required, Master’s preferred
• Experience transitioning Special Education students to post-school outcomes preferred and knowledge of adult programming and services preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have flexibility with scheduling
• The essential functions of this position require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, brisk walking, and the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds
• Valid PA Driver’s License and ability to drive students in a van
• Current PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances required
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, required
  
  

Job Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.
  
  

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