Transition Coordinator

Transition Coordinator

Job Description

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in transition planning, youth employment, and vocational assessment of students with special needs preferred.
• Holds a valid Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) Exceptional Generalist Endorsement or professional licensure as a Counselor, Therapist or Psychologist.
• Reports to:
  
  Building Principal/Special Education Director

To provide services and resources for students, parents, and staff in the areas of vocational evaluation, transition planning, drop-out prevention, employment skills development, and when appropriate, employment placement for students.

• Provides for the vocational evaluation of secondary students with special needs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides written reports of results of vocational evaluations with specific recommendations for transition planning.
• Provides case management and participates in the IEP process as appropriate and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Attends Post-Secondary IEP meetings for students in grades 8-12+. Assists IEP teams in developing Transition Services and Post-Secondary Goals, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides vocational counseling and assists in student career and transition planning. Provides special services staff with the resources needed to develop and carry out effective transition plans.
• Assists students, as needed, in the acquisition of academic and employability skills. Places students, based on educational need, at job sites in the community and within the school district.
• Serves as a liaison between community transition agencies and special services staff. Trains and directs job coaches to support transition programming.
• Consults with and assists the Director of Special Education and Building Principal.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service, workshops, and other professional development activities.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. Adheres to all applicable laws, policies, and regulations governing the operation of Fremont County School District #14.
• Other duties which may, from time to time, be assigned by the Administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract to be determined by Board of Trustees. EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of staff.

Fremont County School District 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fremont County School District 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fremont County School District 14 has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the District Office.