Toa, Ess Transition And Articulation Coordinator

TOA, ESS Transition and Articulation Coordinator

School Year:

Job

• Position Type:
  Teacher on Assignment/ Transition and Articulation Coordinator for ESS
• Location:
  
  CEE- ESS
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled
• Department:
  Exceptional Student Services
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Certified
• Work Year: 9 Months

The TOA, ESS Transition/Articulation Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and reviewing Exceptional Student Services referrals and the implementation of transition services and articulation from elementary to high school, and from high school to post‑secondary (military, higher education, adult day programs, etc.). The candidate will monitor and advise administrative leadership on transition policies, best practices, and outcomes, develop professional development for district‑wide staff, and conduct program assessments.

• Serve as the liaison between the District and Partner Elementary Schools for the purposes of special education and Section 504 needs.
• Provide support to leadership and ESS Facilitators in the discussion, dialogue and action on Articulation, Equity, and Transition Programs from elementary to secondary education, and to post‑secondary training, work, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with District, campus and partner district contracts to ensure incoming 9th grade students (including placement, open enrollment, specialty schools, and programs) receive appropriate services at the high school level; collect data to propose new programs.
• Assist district and ESS staff in assessing I.D.E.A. transition activities.
• Conduct site visits to determine professional development and job‑training needs for transition activities.
• Meet and coordinate with ESS Leadership, ESS Facilitators, and Site Administration as needed to ensure that transition programs and services are aligned with District initiatives and practices, collect data, and make proposals for new or updated programs as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment for transition programs.
• Collaborate with community members from outside the District to support student needs.
• Participate in campus and district‑based meetings, in‑services, workshops, and trainings.

• Possess a Master’s Degree.
• Must be appropriately certified in Special Education.
• Have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in special education writing, including successful transitioning of students from high school to career or college opportunities.
• Experience in training staff to implement services and paperwork to conform to Federal, State, and District guidelines.
• Have knowledge of Federal and State special education, and disability‑related laws and statutes.
• Possess an Active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.