Lead Transition Specialist - Manchester, NH - Granite State Independent Living
Manchester, NH
About the Job
Responsibilities
- Serves as lead instructor of the day-to-day academic activities.
- Oversees the development of the new ELO's (extended learning opportunities) to respond to identified student needs.
- Directs staff in recruitment, intake and progression through the program experience and back to school and other appropriate service.
- Works with Program Administrators and stakeholders (Regional Advisory Group) to continually review and evaluate all aspects of the program - assess process effectiveness and full academic rigor.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining student expectations.
- Provide support to work site activities as needed.
- Travel throughout the state is a required as needed.
Skills
- Comfort and ability in Ability to manage Comfort with 1-1 quick and rapid decision multiple priorities instructions and group making presentations
- Excellent organizational Excellent attention to Demonstrated skills details collaborative skills
Education/Training/Experience
- College graduate preferred.
- Teaching/instruction experience required.
- Experience working with adolescents, at-risk youth or high school students with disabilities
- Ability to drive a 13-passenger vehicle.
- Ability to convey a variety of diverse thoughts and ideas to learners of varying academic levels and learning styles.
- Ability to work in dynamic and high stress environment with flexibility and focus.
- Ability to see the best in all students and assist each in "creating themselves"
- Knowledge of career development assessment software and processes.
- Knowledge and/or personal or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of special education law, accommodations and modifications as related to IEPs and 504s preferred.
- Google Suite including; Google Classroom; Docs; Sheets; Slides; Forms, and Gmail.
- Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various templates.
- Working with Database programs.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
About Us!
Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.
We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.
Granite State Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
