Job Summary

Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision is currently seeking a Transition Coordinator. This individual is responsible for the overall coordination, organization, planning, and direct provision of Transition Training Services to youth, ages 14 – 21, who are blind or visually impaired. Starting salary will be based on degree level and experience.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate all Transition activities including all of the planning, organizing, and providing Transition Training to program participants. Conduct planning and organizational activities with all of the teachers, aides, and volunteers serving the program. Coordinate transportation services.
• Assess students training needs via a comprehensive functional assessment; plan and provide training in all needed areas of transition training.
• Plan the quarterly lesson plans based on the individual needs of the student as identified on the comprehensive functional assessment and other applicable assessments. Skills taught include job exploration, work based learning experience, work readiness training and self-advocacy.
• Evaluate student's progress and make recommendations for further training.
• Maintain appropriate records regarding student attendance, contact and progress.
• Provide services to approximately 30 students 2 times per month on Saturdays and for 5 – 6 weeks during the summer for a minimum of 115 hours per student/per year.
• Cooperate and consult with other staff members on common matters such as work experience. Attend IEP meetings at school.
• Coordinate and conduct field trips.
• Participate in personal exit interview with students who are graduating from the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BA or MA in teacher of the visually impaired (TVI). Other certifications desired (COMS, VRT).
• Demonstrated leadership ability working with teachers, aides, volunteers, and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of implications of blindness and other disabilities.
• Discerning judgment and empathetic understanding of clients.
• Initiative and ability to accept responsibility.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person