Life Skills Transition Assistant

Life Skills Transition Assistant Westport Community Schools - 3.6 Westport, MA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Professional collaboration in IEP development Working with individuals with disabilities Student record keeping Data reporting Assisting with ADLs Curriculum implementation Data management Direct support Working with students with special education needs Budgeting IEP implementation Collaborative teaching Communication skills Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description

JOB GOAL

The School Based Life Skills Transition Assistant will work directly with students with special needs to develop essential life skills, transition readiness, and soft job skills in alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Life Skills Transition Assistant will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to promote student independence and success in school, home, and future employment or post-secondary environments.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Student Support:

Provide individualized and small group instruction focused on daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, budgeting, meal planning, time management).Teach and model soft employment skills such as communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving.

Support students in transition planning activities, including resume writing, job exploration, mock interviews, and worksite readiness.

Accompany and supervise students in community-based instruction and job sampling experiences when appropriate.

Collaboration & Planning:

Collaborate with the RISE program teacher and teaching assistants, special education teachers, special education director, and related service providers to implement IEP goals and transition plans.

Assist in the development and implementation of functional life skills curriculum and vocational training modules.

Communicate regularly with families to support generalization of skills at home and in the community.

Participate in IEP meetings as needed and provide updates on student progress toward transition-related goals.

Program Support:

Maintain data collection systems to track student progress.

Help identify appropriate community resources, work-based learning sites, and post-secondary opportunities.

Foster positive relationships with local businesses and agencies for job shadowing or employment opportunities.

Documentation and ReportingMaintain accurate records of student progress and job placements.

Prepare and submit regular reports on student achievements and program outcomes.

Contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition planning meetings.• Performs such other appropriate tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

AFSCME Contract