POSITION SUMMARY

The Teacher, Special Education Transition provides students with support and specially designed instruction to assist students in developing the competencies with their post-secondary goals. These post-secondary goals could include goals related to careers, as well as goals related to independent living, and are aligned with the student’s individualized education program (IEP). This position reports to a Senior Manager, Special Education.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

List most important duties first
1.        Assists with the development and progress toward mastery of transition goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.  
2.        Identifies/develops job opportunities, assists students with completion of applications, trains students on appropriate work-related behaviors and social skills, participates in job interviews, and provides job coaching according to the individual needs of the student.
3.        Maintains a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student’s IEP in partnership with community partners. 
4.        Provides a continuum of supports and services to community partners for the students including:  internship collaborations, ongoing communication, and on-the-job supports and job coaching.  
5.        Assists with evaluation of student vocational skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, abilities, interests, and preferences.
6.        Collaborates with parents, the student, and community partners in the development, implementation, alignment, and mastery of transition goals and objectives

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

7.        Networks with local business and community leaders to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help secure job sites for student placement.
8.        Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload
9.        Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.
10.        Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.
11.        Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.
12.        Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and/or employment representatives
13.        Other duties as assigned. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Other Requirements

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software
Microsoft Office

Certifications/Licensure
Teacher Certification

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
-Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
-No budget development activity is required. 
PROBLEM SOLVING
-Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
-Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
-Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
-Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
-Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.