About this role
SUMMARY The Transition Coordinator assists students with disabilities and their families in obtaining services necessary to transition from High School to a post-secondary setting, whether for post-secondary education, employment, or long-term support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)
• Provide direct instruction to students with disabilities that is designed to meet their individual transition needs. • Develops curriculum, designs and implements lesson plans, and assesses student progress. • Disseminates information to staff, students, and parents regarding student needs, progress, and resources. • Coordinates transition activities for college, career, and community readiness. • Manages IEPs assigned caseload; coordinates and facilitates IEP meetings, writes IEPs, and communicates with general education teachers and support staff. • Facilitates referral, application, eligibility process for students and families to adult service providers. • Assist with alignment of transition continuum of services at the secondary level. • Attends IEP meetings upon request. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Review transition plans for indicator 13 compliance. CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES Core Values
• Dependability = reliable attendance, consistently address and resolve issues • Integrity = honesty, refraining from talking behind others' backs, ethical decision-making • Collaboration = tactful and courteous with students, parents, public; work harmoniously with others • Compassion = showing concern, being friendly and approachable • Excellence = professional grooming and attire, commitment to performing quality work Job-specific
• Collaborative = Developing relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members in order to help in the transition process from high school to post-secondary environment. • Coaching = Provide continuing coaching to students and parents to ensure a smooth transition into post-secondary environment. • Interpersonal Skills = Successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children with disabilities • Adaptability and Flexibility = Willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS Requirements
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. • Intervention specialist license issued by the Ohio Department of Education. • Bachelor's degree in Special Education, including specific transition coursework. • Minimum (3) years of teaching experience at the secondary level • Valid Ohio Driver's License • Ability to pass a criminal background check Knowledge & Experience
• Understanding of disability areas under IDEA. • Knowledge of how disabilities impact an individual's ability to function in the post-secondary setting. • Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations that protect individuals with disabilities in education, employment, and community. • Knowledge of adult service providers and services available within each. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
• Regularly required to talk and hear. • Frequently required to sit and work at desk/computer for extended periods of time. • Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Work is performed in a classroom setting. • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. • Occasional interaction with unruly people. • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. • Travel to meetings/professional development and work assignments. • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.