PAY GRADE:   Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

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.

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.

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

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

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

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.

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.