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Transition Coordinator

Sheppard Pratt

Lanham, MDFull-time$47–91K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$47–91K/yr
Location
Lanham, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5 to 21 with autism, intellectual and multiple disabilities, and other health impairments. The Transition Coordinator assesses students’ vocational interests and prepares them for post-graduation in light of their developmental needs. The role supports individualized transition planning, post-secondary resources, transition portfolios, and tracking of service-learning hours and graduation requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vocational AssessmentIndividualized Education PlanningPost-Secondary PlanningTransition Portfolio DevelopmentService-Learning Tracking

Qualifications

Master's in Counseling, Psychology, or Related Field and Behavioral Adolescent Experience or Bachelor's and 5 Years ExperienceMSDE Initial Professional License

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

What to expect.

You will assess students’ vocational interests and prepare them for post-graduation based on an understanding of their developmental needs.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Preparing the transition component of the individualized education plan (IEP) for students in the program.

  • Serving as a resource for students and their families/caregivers regarding post-secondary planning, including scholarship and financial aid applications, and connecting them with relevant agencies.

  • Developing transition portfolios for students.

  • Assisting in tracking and managing student service-learning hours and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) graduation requirements as appropriate.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions

  • 403b retirement match

  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions

  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $47,175.65 minimum - $91,052 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • One of the following combinations of education and experience:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field and experience working with behaviorally challenged adolescents.

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience.

  • MSDE Initial Professional License (IPL) is preferred.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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How this job compares

Set against the 510 open Special Education jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–91K/yr
  • US median$56–80K/yr104 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($67K) — in the middle half of Special Education salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Special Education jobs in Maryland and 510 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Special Education postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 103 postings).
Education
172 of the 510 open Special Education jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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