2024-25 Sy Transition Specialist Sped/works

3 weeks ago

Glendale, United States Peoria Unified School District Full time

JobID: 20799

**Position Type**:
School Support Staff**Date Posted**:
5/29/2024**Location**:
Sunrise Mountain High School - Peoria, AZ**Date Available**:
August 2024**Closing Date**:
Until Filled**Position Title**:Transition Specialist/VR
**Department**:Special Education
**Supervisor**: School Administrator / Transition Coordinator and Teacher

**Term of Employment**:9 months - 40 hours / week
**Salary Classification: Classified Grade **11

**Job Summary**:The job of Transition Specialist is done for the purpose of providing “enhanced” Transition from School to Work (TSW) services, in collaboration with a transition teacher and other providers, to students with disabilities who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). This includes the coordination and execution of a variety of activities that are designed to educate staff/students/families about the VR-TSW program, facilitate referrals, enrich the process of career exploration, generate work-based learning opportunities, expand on classroom instruction, and reinforce work readiness skills so that students may experience a seamless transition to continuing education, vocational training, and/or the world of work.
**Essential** **Functions**: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is **ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY** and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Promote program by providing details and information about purpose, process, and payoff (benefit)
- Assist students, family, case manager, and others to initiate and follow through with VR referral, eligibility determination, IPE development, and completing Senior Checklist items.
- Arrange/coordinate routine VR-TSW meetings including intake/orientation, mentor sessions, IPE review/sign, progress review, and senior exit.
- Find and deliver details about in-demand industries and jobs, postsecondary education/training programs, recruiting/hiring events, internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, etc.
- Conduct outreach activities to recruit businesses, organizations, and professionals for work-based learning experiences including site tours, career presentations, job shadows, informational interviews, etc.
- Arrange community outings (1:1 or class) to facilitate career exploration, postsecondary planning, trial work or volunteer experience, field research, travel training, etc.
- Plan in class or community-based activities, in collaboration with the Transition teacher to supplement weekly lessons and learning targets.
- Transport students (in district van or AV bus) to activities, meetings, appointments or events
- Collaborate with school counselors, career center, CTE teachers, transition tech to plan school-wide college & career events, exchange information, share resources, and facilitate student access/use of services.
- Act as a liaison between VR, school, district, student, family, and other agency reps.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation (e.g., time/effort log, mileage, service and progress reports)
- Communicate transition plan, progress & needs with Transition team (family, counselors, case manager, etc.)
- Attend ALL trainings, meetings, and professional learning by Peoria, RSA, and/or ADE as required.
- Other duties as assigned by Transition Coordinator or Transition Strategist

**KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS**
- General knowledge of state and federal labor laws
- General knowledge of laws pertaining to special education & rights of employees with disabilities
- General knowledge of methods/techniques for teaching life skills to students with disabilities
- General knowledge of agencies/organizations that provide services to youth/adults with disabilities.
- Skill in collecting/managing data (digitally or paper/pen) and protecting confidential records
- Skill in accepting and providing feedback to improve workplace skills in class and community
- Skill in keeping organized, being on time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting due dates/deadlines
- Able to listen, read, and interpret information spoken or written in English
- Able to speak and write clearly and concisely in English with good grammar
- Able to present information verbally in 1:1 and small groups (15-20 people)
- Able to modify/adapt communication strategies to match different ability levels and styles
- Able to establish and maintain professional working relationships with ALL stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
- Able to adapt and change routines/activities quickly as situations arrive

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Applicant must have a regular high school diploma or G.E.D.; current Arizona Driver’s License; current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card; at least 1-year experience working with youth between the ages of 14-22
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
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