About this role
Department: Student Services Classification: Certified Education: Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities. Transition to Work Endorsement or in the process of obtaining Transition to Work Endorsement. Experience: Previous experience working in a high school transition program, Job Training Coordination or employed in programming that involves supporting persons with disabilities reaching their post-secondary goals Job Summary The Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist will use a person-centered approach to support students with disabilities in developing individual transition plans targeting \post-secondary transition goals in the areas of education, employment and/or independent living. This position requires collaborating with a variety of external business partners and agencies. Job Duties & Knowledge ? Teaching Skills - Maintain special education documentation and compliance - Develop and deliver age-appropriate transition goals supporting post-secondary outcomes - Teach Workforce Academy curriculum - Implement program components and pacing with fidelity - Supervise Job Skill Trainers and Paraprofessionals - Knowledgeable of, and experience in teaching students with Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, and Extensive Support Needs - Collect and interpret transition data to support individual student's post-secondary goals - Co-Teach with transition intervention specialist - Development of person-centered transition plans ? Innovation - Experience in developing innovative supports to meet unique student needs - Knowledge of current best practices in transition planning - Ability to help students recognize growth in independent living, education and employability skills - Develop and implement high-quality interventions to support student success - Develop and maintain strong family relationshiops ? Community - Knowledgeable about transition activities and community programming, including adult day programs - Develop and revise Transition Individualized Plans based on individual needs - Visit Student worksites and provide support as needed - Knowledgeable of, and experienced in providing consultation about transition activities and community worksites to school personnel, students, and parents - Help students transition toward independence - Coordinate transition activities for career and community readiness - Maintain all special education paperwork - Coordinate student work rotation meetings - Support worksite staff working with students in transition to work activities - Plan and hold Business Advisory Meetings
? Relationships - Establish relationships and networks of support for all families and students-set up network of agencies based on individual student needs - Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with outside agencies, team members, and service providers - Build long-term relationships with employers and community organizations - Coordinate and schedule services with internal and external partners in furtherance of students' transition goals - Experience in developing and implementing appropriate goals with parents and students - Ability to work collaboratively with related service providers to help student progress - Other duties as assigned by the DSS Director and Manager