Job Title: Transition Job Coach
Exemption Status:Exempt/Professional
Reports to:Director of Special Education
Date Revised: 01/08/2026
Dept./School:District Wide
Thisis aClassified11-month position.
The following information outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Transition School to Work Transition Case Manager for Lauderdale County Schools. This is a grant funded position.
Qualifications:
- Education/Licensure:
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 14 and up
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Works under the guidance of the Director of Special Education for Lauderdale County Schools
- Complete a referral application on all students who may qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
- Obtain all necessary documentation needed to determine student eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
- Ensure all records for eligible Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) students are maintained organized and stored to ensure confidentiality.
- Coordinate meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and LEA representatives.
- Schedule and attend events and trainings with VR Counselor and Transition Coaches.
- Attend IEP meetings for possible student referrals or to provide an update with student progress.
- Regularly review goals and priorities as identified by the VR Counselor and identified in the TSW contract.
- Communicate and coordinate meetings/events with outside organizations when necessary.
- Handle student work site and/or LEA complaints and work to resolve the problem.
- Assist with IPE (Individual Plan for Employment) development as requested.
- Work with Transition Coaches and students to reach goals set forth in the IEP.
- Document student progress and complete other documentation necessary for students future employment.
- Develop and modify processes to accommodate barriers students may encounter.
- Assist Transition Coaches in the implementation of a job-skills training curriculum personal hygiene unit PAES lab units and interview strategies.
- Provide guidance to Transition Coaches on how to teach skills and help students meet goals and objectives needed for future employment.
- Assess a students ability to independently perform a learned skill from documentation provided by the transition coach.
- Ensure the student and Transition Coaches are working towards mastering goals and objectives written in the IPE and IEP.
- Advocate for students and encourage self-advocacy within students.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must have a valid TN driver license
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn Tennessees special education compliance requirements
- Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge of systematic filing procedures
- Ability to function as part of a team of office professionals
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use web-based database programs to enter and monitor special education information
- Some proficiency in Google Platforms Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to pass required background checks and other required screenings
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and other instructional equipment
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: May requireoccassional lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours
- Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
All candidates must submit an online application provide a copy of their resume all college/university transcripts (if applicable) and two Professional references. All supporting documents should be attached during the application submission process for review.
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Title: Transition Job Coach Exemption Status:Exempt/ProfessionalReports to:Director of Special Education Date Revised: 01/08/2026Dept./School:District WideThisis aClassified11-month position.The following information outlines the roles and responsibil...
Job Title: Transition Job Coach
Exemption Status:Exempt/Professional
Reports to:Director of Special Education
Date Revised: 01/08/2026
Dept./School:District Wide
Thisis aClassified11-month position.
The following information outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Transition School to Work Transition Case Manager for Lauderdale County Schools. This is a grant funded position.
Qualifications:
- Education/Licensure:
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 14 and up
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Works under the guidance of the Director of Special Education for Lauderdale County Schools
- Complete a referral application on all students who may qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
- Obtain all necessary documentation needed to determine student eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
- Ensure all records for eligible Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) students are maintained organized and stored to ensure confidentiality.
- Coordinate meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and LEA representatives.
- Schedule and attend events and trainings with VR Counselor and Transition Coaches.
- Attend IEP meetings for possible student referrals or to provide an update with student progress.
- Regularly review goals and priorities as identified by the VR Counselor and identified in the TSW contract.
- Communicate and coordinate meetings/events with outside organizations when necessary.
- Handle student work site and/or LEA complaints and work to resolve the problem.
- Assist with IPE (Individual Plan for Employment) development as requested.
- Work with Transition Coaches and students to reach goals set forth in the IEP.
- Document student progress and complete other documentation necessary for students future employment.
- Develop and modify processes to accommodate barriers students may encounter.
- Assist Transition Coaches in the implementation of a job-skills training curriculum personal hygiene unit PAES lab units and interview strategies.
- Provide guidance to Transition Coaches on how to teach skills and help students meet goals and objectives needed for future employment.
- Assess a students ability to independently perform a learned skill from documentation provided by the transition coach.
- Ensure the student and Transition Coaches are working towards mastering goals and objectives written in the IPE and IEP.
- Advocate for students and encourage self-advocacy within students.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must have a valid TN driver license
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn Tennessees special education compliance requirements
- Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge of systematic filing procedures
- Ability to function as part of a team of office professionals
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use web-based database programs to enter and monitor special education information
- Some proficiency in Google Platforms Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to pass required background checks and other required screenings
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and other instructional equipment
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: May requireoccassional lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours
- Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
All candidates must submit an online application provide a copy of their resume all college/university transcripts (if applicable) and two Professional references. All supporting documents should be attached during the application submission process for review.
Required Experience:
Manager
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