Job Description:

Prism Academy provides a 10-month plus ESY (Extended School Year), intensive, educational program for children with autism, ages 3-18, based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Prism provides an atmosphere where children, educational personnel, and families can interact and support each other. Through oversight and evaluation of individual programs, Prism can achieve its mission of ensuring that each child reaches their full potential.

Summary: Prism Autism Consultation seeks to fill the position of Transition Coordinator at the Prism Academy. The Transition Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare to transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. This position involves collaborating with students, families, school staff, and community partners to develop individualized transition plans that align with each student’s goals and abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of transition legislation and the ability to educate teachers, families and students the rights and responsibilities identified in the law.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized transition plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with the IEP team.

• Collaborate with case managers to ensure transition goals and objectives are being planned and met.

• Conduct transition assessments to identify students' strengths, interests, and areas for growth.

• Teach in a structured classroom career related skills to define goals and seek and maintain employment.

• Provide guidance to students on post-secondary options, including college, vocational training, and employment opportunities.

• Facilitate connections with community agencies (DDS, Autism Waiver, BRS-Level up, Workforce Partners, Department of Labor) and resources that support transition planning.

• Facilitate connections with local businesses and business leaders

• Organize and facilitate information on transition skills, programs, agency information and programming with parents.

• Assist students in developing self-advocacy, self-determination, and independent living skills.

• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, businesses and families to ensure transition goals are integrated into students' educational programs.

• Follow all FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) guidelines related to student privacy

• Communicate confidently and professionally with families and educational teams

• Work collaboratively with other members of the team and supervisors

• Respond in a timely manner to emails and other communication

• Organize and deliver workshops, training, and resources for students, parents, and staff on transition-related topics.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessments, and transition services.

• Attend and participate in CSDE and Organization professional learning

• Attend school-based meetings with occasional off-site meetings or visits to community agencies, colleges, and workplaces.

• May require occasional evening meetings or workshops for parents and families.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Counseling or human services 

• CT State Department of Education Certification #165 or #068 or #071

• Experience working with students with disabilities, particularly in transition planning.

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of community resources, area businesses, vocational services, and post-secondary options for students with disabilities.

• Abide by all Prism Employee Policies and Procedures

• Conduct self in professional manner and be a model for Prism’s core values

• Other duties as assigned

• Embody Prism’s Core Values:

  • We are passionate. Prism team members are excited about what we do. We are supportive, flexible and we value our Prism family. We work hard and celebrate often. 

  • We are analytical. Prism team members are critical thinkers who are reflective and responsive problem-solvers.

  • We are committed to betterment. Prism team members do our best to improve what we do and who we are. We are self-reflective and take initiative to learn and grow in order to exceed the highest standards of care.

  • We foster lasting relationships. Prism team members create warm, lasting relationships with our clients and their families, our co-workers, and other professionals by being approachable, responsive, and collaborative.

Preferred Requirements:

• 4 years of study at an institution of higher education, or earned a bachelor's degree (or higher)

• Experience working with children with autism preferred

• Maintains CT State Department of Education certification in one of the following areas #165, #068 #071

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.

• Experience developing and implementing transition assessments and writing measurable IEP goals and objectives.

• Familiarity with assistive technology and accommodations that support student success.