Special Education Transition Facilitator

Position Summary :

The Special Education Transition Facilitator will use structured techniques to support students with disabilities in obtaining the skills needed for competitive, inclusive employment leading to more positive school and post-school outcomes. Essential Duties :

• Provides instruction using district-approved curriculum related to self determination including setting goals, making decisions, developing plans to reach goals and tracking progress towards goals.
• Use assessment data to identify students’ areas of strength and areas in need of instruction.
• Track students’ progress in the development of self-determination skills over time.
• Report student, classroom, school and district self-determination status and outcomes.
• Provide students opportunities to develop and practice using skills associated with self-determination.
• Individualize instruction based on student needs, including students with complex communication needs.
• Involve families in order to integrate a family’s unique preferences, beliefs and values.
• Collaborate with Administrators and School Staff in order to schedule students in a manner that minimizes disruption to the learning environment.
• Problem-solve obstacles to student engagement.
• Assist the Office of Exceptional Student Services Leadership Team in monitoring local plan implementation, legal compliance and data collection.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, and district personnel; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Pursue professional development activities that align with district goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and district board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for Special Education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations, and verbal and written directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities) :

• Associates in Arts Degree (AA) is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience in the education setting is preferred.
• Possession of a valid operator's driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2 : 1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

Physical / Mental Requirements :

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment :

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.
• Use of personal vehicles for travel within and outside the district.

Reports To : Director of Specially Designed Instruction FSLA Status : Non Exempt Compensation : Schedule 815 Work Days : 242 FTE : 100