SpEd Transition Coach

locations:
Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO
* Reports consistently for work as scheduled
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
* Independently implements students’ IEP goals and objectives in community setting
* Develops partnerships with businesses, post-secondary institutions, adult agencies, and community establishments
* Maintains frequent communication with parents regarding their students’ activities, job placement, work schedules, job performance, and progress toward IEP goals
* Informally assesses students’ vocational interests and abilities
* Develops and assists in obtaining appropriate jobs for selected students
* Trains, coaches, monitors, and evaluates students on the job
* Independently plans and carries out a variety of community activities to teach life skills, recreation/leisure skills, and social skills
* Transports students in district vans to and from job interviews, appointments, agency intakes, and community activities
* Regularly monitors and evaluates programming for students receiving services from contracted local vendor agencies
* Assists students in building peer relationships and improving social skills in community setting
* Develops natural resources and supports for students in the community
* Independently problem solves behavioral and medical issues that arise with students in the community
* Informs students and parents about adult agencies and transports students to agencies to complete intakes
* Investigates, in an ongoing manner, new community resources for meeting students’ needs
* Regularly communicates student progress to Transition Coordinator
* Educates community members regarding disabilities, services, and specific student needs
* Wears pager in order to be contacted when not in office
* Attends and participates in students’ IEP meetings
* Assists in planning and hosting special projects such as Agency Fair, Transition Graduation Celebration, Transition Open House, etc.
* Attends and serves as member of Transition Steering Committee
* Attends monthly Transition Team meetings
* Prepares and maintains records to document student attendance, student progress toward goals, parents’ contacts, employer contacts, student employment records, etc.
* Assists Transition teacher with evening classes minimum one evening a week
* Participates in outside trainings specific to job development, job coaching, partnering with employers and agencies, agency awareness
* Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
* Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions
* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
* Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision
* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
* Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
* Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
* Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
* Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
* Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
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