Transition Assistant - Contract

About the role

This position is in a Transition post-secondary setting. Hours per week: 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Affords support to adult students with disabilities (ages 18-22) in achieving their individual transition and IEP goals through teacher-designed instruction.
• Supports and trains students in the use of the public transportation system.
• Monitors workplace and student participation to ensure the development of work maturity skills.
• Maintains effective working relationships with job sites under teacher supervision.
• Communicates relevant job site, community, and classroom information with the teacher.
• Models essential employment skills, such as appropriate dress, communication, punctuality, professional relationships and boundaries, etc.
• Collects student data consistently, following teacher-directed plans.
• Maintains a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Implements and follows Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written.
• Provides behavioral support and accommodations.
• Attends required professional development opportunities related to student support, behavior management, job coaching, and monitoring.
• Assists all classroom staff in completing daily duties when a substitute teacher is assigned to the classroom.
• Communicates important classroom and student information to substitute teachers and other staff.
• Adjusts student schedules as needed while ensuring safety and efficiency and consulting with school administration in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrates flexibility with staffing assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.