Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist; Coordinating Program

Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist (Job Training Coordinating Program)

Cincinnati Public Schools Student Services - CINCINNATI, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5857203

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Shane Wery
• 2651 Burnet Avenue
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
• Phone:
• Email: cps recruit.oh.us