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PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule
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FLSA STATUS: Exempt
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POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The job of SPED Teacher/Coordinator - Transition from School to Work (TSW) is done for the purpose/s of planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Participate in fiscal planning and management activities associated with interfacing TSW with school budgets.
- Work collaboratively with the school district HR Department in hiring, supervising, and evaluating the Transition Specialist(s).
- Participate in the writing of continuation applications for funding the TSW.
- Communicate regularly with school district administrators and individual school administration(s) concerning the status of the TSW.
- Serve as school district liaison to ADES/RSA and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
- Establish a public relations and marketing scheme that educates administrators, teachers, parents and students to the TSW.
- Coordinate activities associated with the recruitment and screening of potential TSW students.
- Collaborate with the TSW team on procedures necessary for determining student eligibility.
- Assist the TSW team and the students in initial transition planning for eligible students.
- Orchestrate transition planning with students, TSW staff, parents, school district personnel, related support services, and appropriate adult services.
- Develop the TSW curriculum and lesson plans used for the service provision.
- Teach the TSW curriculum or supervise the teaching of the curriculum by the Translation Specialist.
- Identify needs for school- and community-based instructional programs in vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas that complement the student’s job training goals.
- Identify and analyze local community job sites to develop a variety of appropriate training options for participating students.
- Implement a system for follow-up of any TSW students/clients that are no longer receiving services through the TSW, or whose file may be closed by VR.
- Assume a leadership role in the planning and documentation of all TSW team activities.
- Attend all training seminars offered by RSA and ADE regarding TSW procedures and practices.
- Assume responsibility for the marketing and public relations associated with TSW in the community, and assist statewide marketing at training seminars and conferences.
- Network with school and community personnel providing employment and transition services similar to the TSW.
- Establish procedures that ensure effective case management of TSW students by Transition Specialists.
- Implement recordkeeping procedures that ensure proper documentation of TSW activities, and that demonstrate collaboration between VR and the school.
- Help evaluate the effectiveness of the program from the perspectives of relevant stakeholders, including students, parents, employers, schools and rehabilitation counselors.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
- Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
- State certification
- Relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- At least five years’ experience in teaching Special Education at secondary level
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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
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KEY COMPETENCIES (position requirements at entry):
- Self-motivation
- High energy level
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- High work standards
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Organizing and planning
- Learning orientation
- Critical thinking
- Stress tolerance
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Initiative
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
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NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
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