Transition Coach

Position Type: Educational Support Staff/Transition CoachDate Posted: 4/10/2026Location: Westmoreland County (Various Sites)POSITION: Transition Coach (SS-PT-TC)DIVISION: Student ServicesSUPERVISOR: Student Services SupervisorSUPERVISES: No Supervisory ResponsibilityCLASSIFICATION: NonexemptNUMBER OF DAYS: Part Time COMPENSATION PLAN: At-Will Education and Experience: Minimum Education: HS or Equivalent Required, AA/AS Preferred Minimum Experience: 0-3 Years experience required General Definition:The Transition Coach will provide services and support to students in community settings related to obtaining and maintaining employment. Description of Duties:Coach students with various exceptionalities to improve employment outcomes after graduation from high schoolRead student's Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to understand how best to accommodate their learning needs while coaching at local job sitesBuild relationships with students to understand how they learnImplement behvaior strategies to assist students as they learn different jobsLearn the various tasks students perform at job training sites and creatively find additional job tasks to support optimal learning experiences for studentsComplete daily computerized reports that reflect student progress and attendanceAssist students with career acquisition skills such as communicationAssist students with developing self-advocacy skillsWorks to recognize when students require more support or less support at job training sitesCommunicates with employers regarding student duties and successesPrepares and submits Transition Coach IEP input reports and participates in IEP meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designeeRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environmentAbility to manage time effectively and efficientlyEffective verbal and written communication skillsPhysical/Environment Requirements: The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) ContinuallyWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand,(O) Sprint/Running,(O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person,(O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person,(O) Squat/stoop/kneel,(O) Reach forward,(F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F) Hand/grip strength,(F) Drive on the job,(F) Type non-stop,(O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from,(O) Floor to waist,(O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Tiled floor,(F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)School Personnel Health RecordTuberculosis Test ResultClearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.Travel Requirements:A moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Must have reliable transportation.

Created: 2026-04-15