Teacher - Transition Lead (SPED Vocational Adjustment)

Reports to: Coordinator IV - Special Education | Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule | Duty Days: 187 or 202 | FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Uses results-oriented processes to develop necessary skills for special education students to affect efficient transfers from high school to post-secondary education, work, and/or services. Works strategically, independently, and as a team-member while maintaining high degrees of accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures full compliance with State Performance Plan Indicators, including 13 and 14, when applicable.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to ensure full compliance of federal as well as state rules and regulations regarding the following: employment, child labor, wage and hour requirements, vocational rehabilitation, special education, Vocational Adjustment Class/Programs, and transition planning; initiates the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) process at the age determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for assigned middle and high school students.
• Ensures explanation and dissemination of reports, fliers, brochures, guides, and all other relevant materials to students, parents, and staff as appropriate and in keeping with distribution guidelines.
• Develops and facilitates correct usage of a coordinated set of activities based on the students' assessments, needs, strengths, preferences, and interests; links the activities to the students' current and postsecondary goals.
• Provides opportunities for the student to develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.
• Trains students in appropriate work-related attitudes, habits, and behavior, dress, communication, and travel skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.