Transition Specialist - Elementary

Purpose Statement

The job of Transition Specialist (ATEC Transition Specialist) is performed for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for recruiting students for job placements; coordinating with state and government agencies working with persons with disabilities; providing information and/or direction to students; and promoting programs with staff and parents. This job reports to Principal or Teacher/Coordinator.

Hours a day: 5.5

Hourly rate: $18.74

• Name:
  John Hughes
• Phone: 801‑610‑8186
• Email:
  Jhughes

• Acts as liaison between students and employers to maximize the potential for student success in the workplace while assisting employers in working with persons with disabilities.
• Assists vocational coordinator, teachers and related staff in supporting lesson plans and developing students’ vocational skills.
• Coordinates with state and federal agencies and programs (e.g., Division of Rehabilitation Services, National Association for Retarded Citizens, etc.) to obtain information regarding guidelines for program implementation and client services.
• Coordinates employer and school partners to meet the work‑education objectives.
• Counsels students in independent living life and social skills (e.g., life skills, social skills, employability skills, soft skills, hygiene, careers, etc.) to assist them in becoming self‑sufficient and self‑reliant individuals.
• Counsels students in career education and job search skills to inform them of employment and career options.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non‑confidential manual and electronic lists and records to document activities and provide reliable information for future reference and/or follow‑up.
• Monitors students’ job locations to ensure compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.
• Monitors students’ performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines (e.g., visits job sites, obtains employer evaluations, serves as a liaison between employer & student) to identify areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., in‑services, staff meetings, job placement meetings, community‑based trainings, etc.) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g., work credit, hours worked, quarterly evaluations, reviews, etc.) to communicate information to administrators and staff; and provides written support, develops recommendations and/or conveys information.
• Promotes the program to the business community, students, participants, teachers, parents, etc. (e.g., recruits students to ATEC from high schools within the district) to define the program objectives and opportunities for participation.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g., teachers, community, parents, administrators, counselors, caseworkers, etc.) to provide information and/or direction as may be required.
• Tutors students in vocational skills (e.g., work requirements, interviewing skills, etc.) to enhance their readiness for employment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

High School Diplomas or equivalent.