Adult Transition Center Teacher Specialist

Run the Adult Transition Center program in the execution of a variety of classroom and community-based activities designed to develop adult readiness skills in the area of employment and independent living. This position requires work with young adults that have a wide range of physical, social, emotional and/or intellectual disabilities, either 1:1 or in small group settings at school or in the community.

Ongoing collaboration and cooperation with a variety of school and community based partners is required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individual with Disabilities in Education Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Develop the delivery of classroom and community-based instruction
• Serve with acquiring, organizing and preparing classroom and campus materials and tools
• Maintain a clean and orderly student work space to promote efficiency and ensure safety
• Transport students to/from campus and community-based activities using a school van
• Document student performance at work/volunteer sites in order to monitor and assess person-environment fit.
• Provide onsite job coaching for individual or small groups of students at community sites
• Implement individualized support strategies to facilitate student success and independence with performing employment and independent living skills.
• Supervise students independently in and around the campus and in the community
• Monitor, redirect and/or intervene with students demonstrating disruptive or negative behaviors
• Facilitate mature social skills with students to ensure successful community integration
• Model appropriate work habits and behaviors
• Provide community based travel training (pedestrian safety, public transportation, etc.)
• Track and document student progress in school and in the community
• Inspect campus and community worksites to ensure environment is safe and accessible for individual students
• Foster positive school and community partnerships to ensure ongoing opportunities for students
• Accurately record daily work activities and maintain required documentation logs.
• Facilitate student readiness for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) referral and assist with the process as directed.
• Assist VR clients with completing required activities requested by the VR Counselor for development of the student's Individual Plan of Employment as requested.
• Attend IEP meeting for students in ATC and potential ATC students
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality regarding all student history and records.
• Attend district meetings and trainings as required.
• Follow district and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and understanding State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.

Knowledge and/or experience with Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), surrounding Tucson area employment opportunities, and various state regulations related to students and adults with disabilities.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill in operating a computer and utilizing a variety of software applications

Skill in effective written and oral communication.

Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.

Skills in time management and task prioritization

Ability to work autonomously and self-monitor

Ability to work independently with students (1:1 or in small groups) in the school and community settings

Ability to problem solve, adapt and change routines or activities quickly as situations arise

Ability to respond with appropriate behavioral management strategies when working with youth

Ability to perform a variety of multi-step activities and manage a flexible schedule

Ability to establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and work professionally with school staff.

Work is performed in an out/indoor environment. Work requires frequent movement and physical exertion, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education.