Special Education Teacher - Transition Program, APT; Achieving Transition), Students

Job Title: Special Education Teacher – Transition Program, APT (Achieving Positive Transition), Students Ages 18-21

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for the special education transition program for adult students ages 18-21 with significant disabilities located at the Work-Based Learning Center. This person will oversee and develop general work supervision for students which will include direction and on-the-job training in work expectations, workplace behavior, compliance to workplace safety standards, production, and task completion. In addition, functional personal management, recreational/leisure, and independent living skills are integral instructional components of the program.

The program also includes community based instruction such as training at nonprofit organizations to support the development of vocational, social, and other skills in the community.

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or teaching certificate from out of state appropriate for position. ESL certification required during first year if it has not been already obtained.
  • Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities.
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
  • Ability to work effectively with parents, adult students, and the Work-Based Learning Center team.
  • Proficient in the effective use of technology.

• Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Modify instructional strategies, training, and activities to meet individual needs of students.
• Identify/evaluate student competencies.
• Develop appropriate IEP goals/objectives for students based on data collection and documentation.
• Collaborate with campus high school special education teachers regarding incoming A.P.T. students to develop appropriate IEPs.
• Work directly with the lead Work-Based Learning teacher in coordination of programming and alignment of the Work-Based Learning Center programs.

• Oversee/develop a supportive environment in developing career awareness, work-skills preparation, work behaviors, and job acquisition as a continuum of services offered at the Work-Based Learning Center.
• Systematically collect data and documentation and complete situational assessments for students to support data-driven job training decisions and further development of postsecondary transition goals.
• Provide an age-appropriate environment focusing on a more seamless transition to each student’s identified postsecondary transition goals.
• Increase each student’s level of independence, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills.
• Develop each student’s functional personal management, recreation/leisure, and adult/independent living skills.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district and postsecondary student outcomes.

• Create classroom/work environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of adult students.
• Support the generalization of behavioral, vocational, and social skills in the community.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Support the selection of training materials, equipment and other instructional materials that align with the Work-Based Learning Program.
• Attend required meetings and complete required reports.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Maintain a professional relationship…