Under limited supervision, facilitates the preparation of exceptional students for the successful transition between school programs and post-school environments. Works with school staff, community agency staff, parents and others to assess existing transition services and needs. Participates in all school level transition team meetings and completes related paperwork. Employee is also responsible for assisting the efforts of school-based vocational rehabilitation counselors, vocational educators, and teachers or paraprofessionals providing transition services for exceptional students.
- Provides information to families and teachers on employment opportunities, living alternatives and community resources for students with disabilities.
- Recruits and establishes cooperative relationships with community sites in which the school staff may conduct training in vocational, domestic, and recreation/leisure skills.
- Assist with the establishment and oversight of the school-based enterprise at their assigned school.
- Participates in initial IEP meetings to ensure appropriate transitional goals and objectives.
- Ensure that all parents are informed of their child’s participation in vocational training activities (in- school and community based).
- Schedules students training/work participation with consideration given to individual schedules, as well as that of the school and business/agency.
- Provides follow-up with school personnel, employers, parents, etc. to discuss the progress of the student.
- MUST have EC Certification (K-12)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person