Transition Resource Educator ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Company: Green Tree School
Location: Narberth
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more? \n Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a qualified Transition Resource Educator to design & implement a comprehensive transition training program for adult life after high school with our special education students at Green Tree School. The Transitions Resource Educator will coordinate educational & supportive services necessary to implement each student---s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with integrity and provide an appropriate transition program. $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS \n RESPONSIBILITIES \n Major Function: Instruction & IEP Case Management \n \n Utilize research-based, best practice interventions, programs, and strategies to implement vocational curriculum for student---s progress with transition goals. \n Deliver classroom instruction in a meaningful and appropriate way to enable students to progress toward goals outlined in the IEP. Classroom time should be structured and scheduled. \n Design a comprehensive vocational assessment plan for each student to appropriately determine transition plan outcomes & support student awareness of the skills needed for life after school. \n Compile and maintain necessary records, IEPs, and reports for the purpose of maintaining accurate student records. \n Collaborate with IEP Case Manager to develop IEP transition goals and benchmarks based on vocational assessment results. \n \n Major Function: Transition Supervision & Collaboration \n \n Arranges meetings with OVR representatives. \n Travel to and develop relationships with community partners for on-the-job vocational training opportunities, supervising job coaches and evaluating student progress. \n Maintain an electronic database that includes all required materials for on-going collaboration with community-based training partners. \n Plan and supervise the functions of all job coaches assigned to work sites or on-campus workstations for the purpose of effectively meeting student goals. \n Provide input to administration on aides/paraeducators, as appropriate, on quality of implementing support with student progress on transition goals. \n \n Major Function: Fostering Positive School Climate \n \n Set clear expectations for students--- behavior and provide and implement behavior management strategies and techniques to control severe student behavior and to maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Behaviors should be managed in an immediate, consistent, and appropriate manner. \n Assist with tracking and documentation of student behaviors to provide data for analysis of behavior patterns, justification for services, and revision of behavior plans. \n Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis. \n Participate in school committees and activities, as appropriate, for the purpose of team building, fostering a positive school environment, and adherence to GTS policies and procedures. \n Lead professional development trainings for the education department to support IEP teams with developing skills associated with differentiated instruction to support pre-vocational skill development and collecting pieces of evidence for career readiness portfolios. \n \n \n BENEFITS \n Eligible Green Tree School & Services Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including: \n \n Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) \n Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance \n Voluntary Life, Hospital, and Accident Coverage \n Generous paid time off and paid holidays \n Tuition Reimbursement \n 401K with 100% vested company contribution \n Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) \n Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \n Wellness Incentive Program \n Tuition credit program for eligible dependents \n Employee Discount Program \n Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items \n \n Green Tree School & Services is a non-profit state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children with autism disorder and severe emotional disabilities. At Green Tree School & Services, all students are instructed based on their IEP goals and the appropriate state standards as defined but the Pennsylvania Department of Education. \n Green Tree School & Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Green Tree School & Services careers and benefits, please visit our website www.greentreeschool.org \n GTHot ExperienceRequired 2 year(s): Teaching Experience EducationRequired Bachelors or better in Education or related field Licenses & CertificationsRequired Teacher - Spec. Ed. PA Teacher License

Keywords: Green Tree School, Philadelphia , Transition Resource Educator ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus), Other , Narberth, Pennsylvania