Transition Specialist

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Responsible for the management and oversight of all Transition Programs

classroom based, center based and community based locations.

STANDARD 1 Professional Duties

• Coordinate transition process for adolescent students with classroom teacher and social workers.
• Organize activities for adolescents 15 to 21 years of age to aid in successful transition to adult service.
• Coordinate meetings with social worker for families of each transition age group level two times per year.
• Establish age appropriate transition goals for all adolescent students.
• Supervise art/transition teacher and aide.
• Conduct monthly meetings with Transition staff regarding progress of students and appropriate goal implementation.
• Schedule staff assignments.
• Review existing off-site prevocational/transition placements to ensure each student is appropriately assigned.
• Review and correct if necessary all art/transition annual review reports.
• Maintain vehicles assigned to the program according to agency policy.
• Provide coverage at alternate sites when necessary.

• Meet with Transition staff on a weekly basis.
• Participate in performance appraisal process for assigned staff.
• Ensure classroom activities positively contribute to transition to adult services.

• Responsible for health and safety of transition students while at job sites.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication with parents of students.

• Cooperate and conduct self in manner appropriate to school education setting.
• Adhere to program specific policies and procedures.
• Participate in program activities and act in an appropriate manner
• Participate in activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the school.

• Attend and participate in required in-services and staff development in an appropriate manner.
• Attend and participate in supervisory sessions as requested.
• Be proficient in reviewing standardized testing for the purpose of assessing student ability level.
• Collaborate with each student’s clinical service providers to ensure a comprehensive program for each student.

• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols.
• Fire/Safety prevention protocols.
• In-service education program requirements.
• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
• Job related self-development education activities.
• Infection control practices and procedures.
• Annual physical examination and Mantoux testing.

• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of students and visitors for each specific age group.
• Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.
• Address the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the program and facility.
• Maintain child, family and employee confidentiality.
• Assist in making reasonable accommodations for special groups, i.e., hearing and visually impaired and physically challenged.
• Is consistently courteous and considerate in person, on the telephone, and in interactions with children and others such as family, visitors, venders, and other employees.
• Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e. smiles, uses positive eye contact, and is friendly, open and approachable.
• Responds quickly to student and/or parent/guardian’s request, refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.
• Promotes positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation. Works collaboratively and is respectful of others.
• Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous responsibilities.
• Takes individual responsibility for…