Transition Specialist

3 weeks ago

Oxford, United States Oxford School District Full time
Position Type:
Special Education Department/Transition Specialist (220)

Date Posted:
5/9/2024

Location:
OSD Administrative Offices
Position Title:

Transition Specialist

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Special Services

Reports to:

Oxford High School Principal

Location:

Oxford High School

Position Type:

Full-Time

Description of Position: The Transition Specialist works with school district personnel, community-based agencies, and community business members. The Transition Specialist provides, both at school and job sites, active support to students with disabilities. The Transition Specialist helps students with disabilities develop prevocational and vocational skills designed to prepare them for entry into school-to career programs and on-campus or on-the-job training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaboration/Consultation (60% of time)
  • Acts as the transition contact person for administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners.
  • Provides consultation to special education staff regarding transition opportunities for students served by special education.
  • Collaborates with secondary staff in the preparation of the IEP and transition services.
  • Works collaboratively with agency representatives to provide information sessions for students and parents, conduct eligibility and application activities, and work to transition students from public school services and supports to adult services and supports.
  • Works collaboratively with school counselors and postsecondary education institutions to encourage students with disabilities to consider postsecondary education, make selections based on interests and preferences, and facilitate application activities to the institution and the Office for Students with Disabilities that provide support to students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
  • Works collaboratively with Career and Technology Education to ensure CTE is the first consideration and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities considering vocational courses and activities.
  • Works collaboratively with students, parents, and school staff on transportation related to nonpaid work-based learning and paid employment.
  • Provides information and training for students regarding transition and self-determination.
  • Meets with employers/employees at non-paid, work-based learning sites prior to placing students to establish a meaningful learning format, assessment process, collaborative support system.
  • Works with campus staff and district administrators to provide parent training and parent involvement activities that support transition for their child.
  • Counsels or works with staff who counsels students with disabilities regarding transition assessment results and postsecondary goals related to education/training, employment, and independent living if appropriate.
  • Conduct informal and formal transition assessments and /or monitor the administration of transition assessments administered by campus staff to identify strengths, needs, preferences, and interests.
  • Ensures transition services consider the impact and needs of children with disabilities related to multicultural and diversity issues.
  • Attends IEP meetings to assist in the development of transition services, as needed.
Other Responsibilities (40% of time)
  • Attends meetings and work sessions as required, and attends professional development seminars, conferences, and workshops as required.
  • Transports students with disabilities to Ability Works, Vo-Tec, school-based work opportunities and community-based work opportunities as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma with additional trade or vocational training or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to attain a commercial driver's license.
**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check. **
PREFERRED SKILLS
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University
  • Works effectively in groups and is a team player.
  • Deals with conflict effectively.
  • At least 2 years of related experience to the above-described duties
  • Ability to communicate with staff, administrators, students, teachers, parents, and community partners.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.


Last Revised:

05/08/2024

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