Teacher – Transition Lead; SPED Vocational Adjustment

Position Type:
Classroom Teaching - Special Education

Date Posted: 1/7/2026

Location:

To Be Determined

Closing Date: 01/21/2026

Reports to:

Coordinator IV – Special Education

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days

FSLA Status:
Exempt

Uses results‑oriented processes to develop necessary skills for special education students to affect efficient transfers from high school to post‑secondary education, work, and/or services. Works strategically, independently, and as a team‑member while maintaining high degrees of accuracy and compliance.

• Ensures full compliance with State Performance Plan Indicators, including 13 and 14, when applicable.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding employment, child labor, wage and hour requirements, vocational rehabilitation, special education, Vocational Adjustment Class/Programs, and transition planning; initiates the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) process at the age determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for assigned middle and high school students.
• Ensures explanation and dissemination of reports, fliers, brochures, guides, and other relevant materials to students, parents, and staff in accordance with distribution guidelines.
• Develops and facilitates correct usage of a coordinated set of activities based on the student's assessments, needs, strengths, preferences, and interests; links activities to the student's current and postsecondary goals.
• Provides opportunities for the student to develop self‑determination and self‑advocacy skills.
• Trains students in appropriate work‑related attitudes, habits, and behavior, dress, communication, and travel skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provides on‑the‑job support determined by the needs of the employed student and employers.
• Ensures daily attendance and accurate Public Education Information Management Systems (PEIMS) reports for students in off‑campus assignments.
• Determines and communicates post‑secondary needs, goals, and objectives to students, parents, community, government, and other responsible agents.
• Makes referrals to outside sources as needed and appropriate for the student.
• Consults with classroom teacher regarding instruction to low‑incidence populations using concrete, hands‑on materials to develop job‑seeking, work productivity, and job maintenance skills for students.
• Demonstrates parental involvement in the development, implementation, and mastery of current and post‑school academic/vocational goals and expected outcomes.
• Participates in the development and presentation of staff development as deemed appropriate by the Special Education supervisor.
• Provides information on all Fort Worth ISD Transition Services to schools, parents, and agencies.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high‑quality customer service; builds rapport and relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. Employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction needed to create effective and productive student‑centered learning environments.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with the District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in conveying information effectively to others.
• Ability to remain current…