Teacher - Transition Lead; SPED Vocational Adjustment

Position: Teacher - Transition Lead (SPED Vocational Adjustment)
Position Type:

Classroom Teaching - Special Education

Date Posted:

6/17/2026

Location:

To Be Determined

Closing Date:

07/01/2026

 Additional Information:
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Teacher Transition Lead (SPED Vocational Adjustment)

Reports to:

Coordinator IV Special Education

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Duty Days: 187 or 202

FSLA Status:
Exempt

Position Purpose

Uses results-oriented processes to develop necessary skills for special education students to affect efficient transfers from high school to post-secondary education, work, and/or services. Works strategically, independently, and as a team-member while maintaining high degrees of accuracy and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Ensures full compliance with State Performance Plan Indicators, including 13 and 14, when applicable.

* Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to ensure full compliance of federal as well as state rules and regulations regarding the following: employment, child labor, wage and hour requirements, vocational rehabilitation, special education, Vocational Adjustment Class/ Programs, and transition planning; initiates the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) process at the age determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for assigned middle and high school students.

* Ensures explanation and dissemination of reports, fliers, brochures, guides, and all other relevant materials to students, parents, and staff as appropriate and in keeping with distribution guidelines.

* Develops and facilitates correct usage of a coordinated set of activities based on the student's assessments, needs, strengths, preferences, and interests; links the activities to the student's current and postsecondary goals.

* Provides opportunities for the student to develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

* Trains students in appropriate work-related attitudes, habits, and behavior, dress, communication, and travel skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.

* Provides on-the-job support determined by the needs of the employed student and employers.

* Ensures daily attendance and accurate Public Education Information Management Systems (PEIMS) reports for students in off-campus assignments.

* Determines and communicates post-secondary needs, goals, and objectives to students, parent, community, governmental, and other responsible agents.

* Makes referrals to outside sources as needed and appropriate for the student.

* Consults with classroom teacher regarding instruction to low incidence populations using concrete, hands on materials to develop job seeking, work productivity, and job maintenance skills for students.

* Demonstrates parental involvement in the development, implementation, and mastery of current and postschool academic/vocational goals and expected outcomes.

* Participates in the development and presentation of staff development as deemed to be appropriate by Special Education supervisor.

* Provides information on all Fort Worth ISD Transition Services to schools, parents, and agencies.

Personal Work Relationships

* All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

* Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

* Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

* Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

* Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students' services and programs.

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments.

* Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.

* Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.

* Ability to remain current and updated on transition, innovations, and professional standards.

* Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.

* Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, plan, and make independent decisions within the scope of job requirements and expectations.

* Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the…