About Us
At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we’re more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it’s general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.
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Position Summary
The Transition Coordinator provides leadership, coaching, technical assistance, and program support to improve transition services for students with disabilities within the local districts and ISD teams with compliant transition planning, evidence-based practices, interagency collaboration, and student-centered programming that prepares learners for adult life, employment, post-secondary education, and independent living.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or graduate degree in special education or a field related to transition of youth with disabilities into adult life roles. Related fields include, but are not limited to general and vocational education, vocational rehabilitation and counseling.
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in special education or vocational education at the secondary level; or a minimum of three years of satisfactory employment providing transition-related service to individuals with disabilities between the ages of 13 to 26 years.
- Transition services include, but are not limited to, vocational rehabilitation, employment, counseling, independent living and mental health.
- A person with a master’s degree in special education or field related to transition of youth with disabilities into adult roles shall be credited with one (1) year of employment for the purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $48,446.00 - $94,537.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Schedule: 187 days / 7 hours daily
Paid Time Off:
- Sick days - 10
- Personal Business days - 3
- Bereavement Leave
Insurance:
Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:
- Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
- Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
- Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance
Retirement: Two plan options through the 15th largest pension system in the United States, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development opportunities
- Longevity pay after 10 years of service
Why Grow With Us?
- We value each other, support one another, and celebrate every win.
- We don’t just talk about growth, we support it with mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
- Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.
- Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
- Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes “People are our Greatest Asset”.
Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth, celebrates teamwork, and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership, service, innovation, and partnering for success, we offer meaningful professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.
Questions Along the Way?
If you have questions about the role, the hiring process, or GISD’s culture, reach out at any time!
Human Resources: 810-591-4260
Email: [email protected]
Equal Employment Opportunity
Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.
