School Alliance; SWAP) Specialist in Lake

School to Work Alliance (SWAP) Specialist in Lake County

• Position Type:
  School to Work Alliance/ School to Work Alliance Specialist
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake County School District
• Date Available:
  
  09/14/2026

SWAP assists young adults ages 15-24 with mild to moderate needs in employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful community outcomes. The SWAP Specialist provides these youth with pre-employment and employment services both in school and in the community. This program is operated through the Mountain BOCES and implemented in partnership with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), local School Districts, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and area businesses.

Education: Associate's Degree in related field or equivalent in years of experience in related field

Contract Days: 200 (FTE=1.0);
Beginning as soon as possible for FY26-27;
Contract days will be adjusted based on start date

Compensation: Negotiated contract

Status: Exempt

Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; some travel required

Beginning Salary: Hiring Range $35,000-$60,000:
Placement on hiring schedule depends on education & experience

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Colorado PERA eligible; sick and personal leave

Open until Filled;
Updated Posting in September 2026

This is a contract-funded position and duration is contingent upon continued funding.

Work and caseload will cover Lake County School District and surrounding area.

The position is Year-Round and requires a flexible schedule so SWAP staff are available at various hours to provide direct services, both inside and outside of school hours (including during evenings, breaks and summers).

This position will serve on site at both Lake County High School and Cloud City High School to offer pre-employment transition services, case management, and transition focused activities based on partner and student needs.

• This position will also serve as a liaison between schools, businesses and community organizations.
• This position will serve out of school youth up to the age of 25 who are seeking employment.
• Maintain an updated caseload roster tracking referrals, active participants and include contact information.
• Maintain additional documentation that supports record keeping and organization of services provided.
• Attend student IEP meetings to support transition planning as well as to build a bridge towards DVR services.
• Outreach in the community, support planning, and facilitate recruitment by attending Back to School Nights, College, Career, and Community Resource Fairs, and local business networking events.
• Participate in weekly SWAP Team Meetings as well as monthly DVR/SWAP Team meetings.
• Attend Mtn. BOCES Professional Development Days and LCSD school professional development days and staff meetings to stay informed of district policies and events.
• Support student internship opportunities and serve on committees relating to work-based learning coordination and ICAP efforts in schools.

The Mountain BOCES culture is built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to helping students and communities succeed.

Mountain BOCES offers:

• A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and open communication.
• Flexibility that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to innovate and develop creative solutions for students.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
• A team that celebrates successes, shares knowledge, and supports one another.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of students, families, schools, and communities.

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