THE ROLE of a Transition Coordinator:

• A variety of duties in providing appropriate services to special-education students preparing for life after graduation.

• CONNECT school staff, families, community, and resource providers, ensuring that students and families are aware and have access to available services.

• Referring parents and students for service assistance, ex: Adult Career & Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Guardianship, Office of Mental Health (OMH),

• Conduct career assessment and counseling and assist in career exploration activities.

• Assisting students with obtaining academic accommodations while enrolled in college, trade schools or prior to taking certification and licensing examinations

• Assist in work or job preparation training by providing opportunities in the school and community for job shadowing, onsite work training, and work/study placement

• Attend transition meetings with school staff, parents, students, and others.

• Develop and evaluate programs.

• Maintain strong public relations.

• Provide family support through appropriate resources.

• Educate and train students, parents, school staff, and community stakeholders.

• Involved with IEP planning, along with the other members of the IEP team.

• Invited to the student’s annual meeting and participate in assisting students and families plan for post graduation.

• Conduct senior exit meetings with student, parent(s)/guardian(s) and staff member s/a guidance counselor.