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The Transition Specialist is responsible for providing direct delivery of transition services to students with disabilities. This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment, this position will be subject to the EmployeeMandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. The Transition Specialist will report to the Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides transition-focused technical assistance and professional development to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students, community agency personnel, and other relevant transition stakeholders.
Participates with IEP teams in developing the transition assessment process and review of IEP goals and objectives.
Assists teachers with identifying appropriate transition planning team members, in conjunction with the student and family.
Assists teachers in monitoring student, family, and DCPS participation in transition planning and implementation.
Evaluate students’ education program concerning measurable post-school goals and alignment of those goals with instructional activities.
Creates and monitors career exploration activities; arranges tours related to career interests or agency opportunities; and arranges for speakers from adult agencies and organizations to visit schools.
Monitors the development and implementation of transition goals and objectives on an ongoing basis.
Develops collaborative relationships with external partners and exchanges information to benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-optimistic work, education, and training.
Collects data related to the progress of student work-training experiences and preparation for transition to post-secondary options.
Develops residential, work-based, and other community-based educational programs for individuals with exceptional learning needs.
Systematically identifies family service needs related to transition results and assists families in connecting with support networks.
Collaborates with and participates in transition-focused interagency coordinating bodies.
Qualifications
Master's degree
Three to five years of related work experience.
Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
DCPS Values
STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
COURAGE: We dare to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,493.00 - $88,553.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
