Transition Technician SPED WORKS

Transition Technician SPED/WORKS

The job of Transition Technician/WORKS is done for the purpose of providing "enhanced" Transition from School to Work (TSW) services, in collaboration with the transition teacher and other providers, to students who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). This includes the coordination and execution of evidence-based job coaching strategies which are designed to enhance work potential and maximize the employability skills of students with developmental disabilities so they can pursue integrated work opportunities (with ongoing support/services from VR) after graduation.

Essential duties and responsibilities include contributing to the process of planning and preparing lessons, internships, and other learning experiences; assisting students to engage in learning activities and complete assignments; facilitating pre-designed lessons/activities in class or community (1:1 or small groups); modeling appropriate workplace skills and job tasks in simulated or real-world settings; using pre-determined inventories, checklists, and assessments to identify student learning style, interests, preferences, strengths and needs;

transporting students to and from in district and community-based work sites; working with supervisors and employees to ensure a mutual understanding of expectations for students; coaching and supervising students in site-specific workplace behaviors, job tasks, and safety awareness; developing tools and resources to facilitate the application of learned skills and maximize performance; employing a gradual release of responsibility framework to foster independence in class and at work;

contributing to, modeling, and reinforcing independent living skills that contribute to work readiness; using designated tools to monitor, assess, report, and reflect on student progress; completing mandatory documentation accurately and on time; maintaining positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders; promoting the program by providing details and information about the purpose, process, and payoff (benefits); collaborating with and exchanging information with home school providers;

arranging VR-TSW meetings including mentor sessions, IPE review/sign, progress review, and senior exit; attending all trainings, meetings, and professional learning activities by Peoria, RSA, and/or ADE; following district and departmental policies and procedures and adhering to guidance given by certified staff and supervisors regarding workplace expectations and instructional practices; and other duties as assigned by Transition Coordinator and/or Transition Strategist.

Knowledge and skills include general knowledge of state and federal labor laws, laws pertaining to special education & rights of employees with disabilities, methods/techniques for teaching life skills to students with disabilities, agencies/organizations that provide services to youth/adults with disabilities; skill in operating a computer using common Microsoft applications; skill in collecting/managing data (digitally or paper/pen) and protecting confidential records; skill in accepting and providing feedback to improve workplace skills in class and community;

keeping organized, being on time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting due dates/deadlines; listening, reading, and interpreting information spoken or written in English; speaking and writing clearly and concisely in English with good grammar; presenting information verbally in 1:1 and small groups (15-20 people); modifying/adapting communication strategies to match different ability levels and styles; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with ALL stakeholders;

working autonomously without direct supervision; and adapting and changing routines/activities quickly as situations arrive.

Minimum qualifications include a regular high school diploma or G.E.D.; current Arizona Driver's License; current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card; at least 1-year experience working with youth between the ages of 14-22.

Other requirements include being required to drive a district van or AV bus to transport students in the community; being required to take/pass an online driving class and be approved for insurability; being required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies/materials weighing up to 20 pounds; being required to assist with daily living skills and transfer of students with mobility limitations;

and being required to start earlier or leave later than normal working hours.