Special Education Mentor / Transition Teacher

Job overview

The Special Education Mentor / Transition Teacher role is onsite in Danielson, CT, with services delivered in community-based settings and locally within approximately 30 miles. Pay is $19–$22 per hour. Project Genesis supports students with disabilities as they transition from high school into adulthood. The mentor provides individualized instruction to build academic, vocational, and independent-living skills. The role supports students’ educational, employment, and personal goals, maintains progress notes and IEP portfolios, and works with families, schools, and community partners. The schedule is Monday–Friday during school-day hours, with listed first-shift hours of 7:30 a.m.–3:00/4:00 p.m.

What you'll do

• Deliver individualized instruction in community-based settings
• teach communication, problem-solving, budgeting, workplace readiness, and independent-living skills
• support educational, employment, and personal goals
• maintain progress notes and IEP portfolios
• implement positive behavior supports and evidence-based teaching strategies
• build relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners
• travel locally to provide services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education mentor

transition teacher

special education

transition services

individualized instruction

independent living skills

iep documentation

danielson ct

project genesis

$19–$22/hr

monday–friday

school-day schedule

local travel

professional growth

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Monday–Friday school-day hours, supportive supervisors and collaborative teammates, professional growth opportunities, and reimbursement for obtaining the Connecticut Public Passenger Endorsement (A) after hire.

Why this role

The posting states that a high school diploma or equivalent is required, college coursework or a degree is preferred, and local travel is within approximately 30 miles. A Connecticut Public Passenger Endorsement (A) may be obtained after hire, with company reimbursement.

About the employer

Project Genesis Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.