2026-2027 Transition Specialist TSW(SCORE) Special Education [171127]

PAY GRADE: J

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This is the highest level within the series. Incumbents tutor students in a variety of subjects and skills. Duties include: creating educational plans; documenting and monitoring student progress; meeting with parents students and other resource providers; and preparing lesson plans under direction of a certified teacher.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential students.
2. Assist the TSW team by gathering student documents necessary for determining VR eligibility of student applicants.
3. Assist students in acquiring necessary mobility/transportation to keep appointments.
4. Under the supervision of the Teacher/Coordinator-TSW implement a system for disseminating TSW information to potential employers.
5. Analyze work sites and match TSW students with those that are deemed appropriate by the Teacher/Coordinator-TSW and VR counselor.
6. Maintain and update a system for tracking employers that have ever been active with the TSW.
7. Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with each students targeted vocational goals.
8. Provide follow-up support to students.
9. Collect data as necessary to document students progress on the job.
10. Maintain an accurate case file for each TSW student.
11. Participate in all team meetings.
12. Gather and organize information that is useful for transition planning.
13. When appropriate attend transition planning meetings with eligible students.
14. Provide support to TSW students as deemed necessary by the team.
15. Assist with teaching the TSW curriculum as directed by the TSW teacher.
16. Provide one-to-one assistance to students in the delivery of instructionl for vocational independent living and personal/social content areas.
17. Attend all training seminars offered by VR and/or ADE regarding TSW procedures and practices.
18. Maintain a log of all activities and time spent on the TSW.
19. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree depending on assignment and one year of instructional or substitute teaching experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

Substitute certification is preferred.

Some positions may require:

State of Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Licensure;

National Certification in Occupational Therapy;

First Aid and CPR Certifications;

Training in Basic Life Support Certification;

Heimlich Certification.

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

Instructional strategies;

Assigned subject matter;

Principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;

Basic mathematical skills;

Customer service principles;

Computer operations;

Knowledge of programs and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;

Applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations and standards;

Classroom operations and activities.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

Training employees on work methods and procedures;

Tutoring students in applicable academic areas;

Monitoring and assisting children with activities;

Using office equipment;

Dealing patiently with children;

Maintaining order discipline and interest of children;

Performing mathematical calculations;

Providing customer service;

Gathering and organizing data;

Solving problems;

Preparing lesson plans;

Writing and creating written documents;

Preparing and maintaining student records;

Utilizing a computer and related software applications;

Interpreting and applying applicable laws rules and regulations;

Preparing memos letters and/or other related written correspondence;

Reading and interpreting information from schedules memos and/or other written documentation;

Communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking lifting finger dexterity grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to odors extreme temperatures and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.