2024-2025 Transition Assistant - Instructional Resource - Part-Time (7.75 hpd) - Brattain House

Transition Assistant Instructional Resource

Position Type: Classified
Location:Brattain House
Hours:PartTime (7.75 hours per day)
Salary Range: OSEA Range 12 $21.76 $28.63 per hour (24/25 Salary Schedule)
Reports To: Learning Specialist
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our Special Education team as a Transition Assistant Instructional Resource. This position is responsible for case management and provision of specific services preparing youth for postsecondary training job exploration counseling workbased learning experience workplace readiness training and selfadvocacy. This position coordinates with the Transition Team Special Education Teachers Counselors Administrators the Youth Services Coordinator and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to identify and refer eligible students to VR or other transitional agenciesto ensure compliance with the PreETS contract. This position is also responsible for recording and maintaining performance benchmarks for the YTP database as required by the grant including followup data.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Transition Support:

  • Identify eligible students for PreEmployment Transition Services (PreETS).

  • Assist in developing and implementing individualized transition plans.

  • Provide vocational counseling and oneonone support to students.

  • Coordinate with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and other external agencies.

• Instructional and Behavioral Support:

  • Develop and supervise life skills lessons both on and offcampus.

  • Support students with academic assignments in reading math and writing.

  • Model and assist students in developing social and safety skills in community settings.

  • Assist students in managing behaviors and resolving conflicts.

• Program Supervision:

  • Supervise students in various workbased learning experiences including oncampus enterprises like the coffee cart and SPS Farm.

  • Manage the CTP Coffee Cart at Springfield City Hall.

  • Assist with lunch supervision and other duties as directed.

• Transportation and OffCampus Activities:

  • Transport students to activities work sites and events using district vehicles.

  • Lead and supervise exercise groups and swimming activities offcampus.

• External Collaboration:

  • Communicate and coordinate services with outside agencies and businesses.

  • Serve as a resource for students in finding information on work experience placements job shadowing drivers permits/licenses social security cards etc.

• Safety and Compliance:

  • Report safety sanitary and fire hazards immediately to the supervisor or appropriate authorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher; OR

• Completion of two years postsecondary study (72 credit hours or 48 semester units); OR

• High school diploma or GED with equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics.

• 35 years of increasingly responsible related work experience.

PostHire Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

• Food Handler Card.

• Type 20 Vehicle Driver Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational setting particularly with special needs students.

• Familiarity with vocational rehabilitation services and community resources.

About Springfield Public Schools

Springfield Public Schools is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Springfield Oregon serving approximately 10000 students across a diverse and vibrant community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student is empowered to thrive. Our mission is to challenge every student through meaningful engaging experiencesempowering all students to flourish and contribute in an evolving world.

For more information about Springfield Public Schools and our commitment to equity and excellence please visit our Human Resources page.

Springfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.