Teacher, Special Education (Transition)

Job Overview

The Secondary Transition Teacher of Special Education is responsible for providing appropriate special education services for eligible high school students in accordance with Federal and State regulations and School Board policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provides professional learning on special education transition topics.
• Works with businesses and adult service organizations to establish worksites for students; collaborates with other teachers regarding supporting the accommodations and modifications a student may require on a job site; provides or coordinates job coaching services when necessary.
• Assists students in obtaining employment and employment related skills monitors students progress toward post-secondary goals.
• Provides direct instruction to students in various classes such as Career Pathways Career and Transition CAST Project Search etc. on topics to include but not limited to resume writing interviewing filling out applications searching for colleges/technical schools and post-secondary school options.
• Provides leadership in the development and delivery of professional learning related to transition post-secondary education and functional life skills instruction for staff.
• Manages and carries a caseload of students.
• Attends IEP meetings as needed and assist in developing transition plans for students in need of transition services; assist case managers in assessing students transition needs utilizing a variety of vocational and career assessment tools.
• Conducts surveys and other transition assessments of students in special education including exit surveys.
• Collects and maintains current data for State indicator requirements.
• Collects and analyzes data on student work experience and conduct career/vocational assessments.
• Transports students to work sites when required.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelors Degree required

Experience

Demonstrated successful teaching experience

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable and competent with leadership responsibilities.
• Possess knowledge of technology applications related to transition.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Five years of successful classroom teaching experience in special education secondary level preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and manage daily changing activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers administrators and parents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel members of the community and business partners.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:Supervisor Transition

FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 10 months 197 days 7 hours per day
Salary Level: Licensed Scale

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