Transition Specialist - Warrenton School District - 26/27 School Year - PART TIME

Department: Special Student Services • Location: Warrenton School District • Reports To: Coordinator - SPED • Bargaining Unit: OSEA • FTE: 0.50 (20 hours per week)

About the Role

In alignment with the NWRESD’s mission statement, this position assists students with disabilities to prepare for the workforce as they transition from high school to post-high school life.

Compensation

Classified Salary Schedule - Range E: $21.82 - $26.07 per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificates as determined by the District, including a valid driver’s license and a Type 20 certification or the ability to obtain a Type 20 certification (the ESD will provide training and support).
• Available transportation and proof of auto insurance are required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential clients.
• Assist the YTP/Pre-ETS team in determining Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) eligibility of applicants.
• Assist students in acquiring necessary transportation to keep appointments.
• Implement a system for disseminating YTP/Pre-ETS information to employers.
• Analyze work sites and match YTP/Pre-ETS clients to work sites.
• Maintain and update a system for tracking active and inactive employers.
• Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with each client’s targeted vocational goals.
• Provide follow-up support to students.
• Collect data as necessary to document students’ progress on the job.
• Maintain an accurate case file on each YTP/Pre-ETS client.
• Participate in all team meetings as invited.
• Gather and organize information useful for transition planning.
• Provide one-to-one assistance to clients in the delivery of instruction for vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas.
• Supervise and train students in student-run enterprises.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Complete and furnish required VR documentation appropriately and within deadlines.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.