SpEd Transition Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$23 - $24

About The Position

SpEd Transition Coach independently plans and carries out programming in the community setting that promotes maximum independence, successful employment, and quality of life for students transitioning from high school to adulthood. Independently develops partnerships with and coordinates services among parents, community agencies, post-secondary educational institutions, businesses, and community establishments in order to meet students’ needs and IEP goals. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Independently implements students’ IEP goals and objectives in community setting Develops partnerships with businesses, post-secondary institutions, adult agencies, and community establishments Maintains frequent communication with parents regarding their students’ activities, job placement, work schedules, job performance, and progress toward IEP goals Informally assesses students’ vocational interests and abilities Develops and assists in obtaining appropriate jobs for selected students Trains, coaches, monitors, and evaluates students on the job Independently plans and carries out a variety of community activities to teach life skills, recreation/leisure skills, and social skills Transports students in district vans to and from job interviews, appointments, agency intakes, and community activities Regularly monitors and evaluates programming for students receiving services from contracted local vendor agencies Assists students in building peer relationships and improving social skills in community setting Develops natural resources and supports for students in the community Independently problem solves behavioral and medical issues that arise with students in the community Informs students and parents about adult agencies and transports students to agencies to complete intakes Investigates, in an ongoing manner, new community resources for meeting students’ needs Regularly communicates student progress to Transition Coordinator Educates community members regarding disabilities, services, and specific student needs Wears pager in order to be contacted when not in office Attends and participates in students’ IEP meetings Assists in planning and hosting special projects such as Agency Fair, Transition Graduation Celebration, Transition Open House, etc. Attends and serves as member of Transition Steering Committee Attends monthly Transition Team meetings Prepares and maintains records to document student attendance, student progress toward goals, parents’ contacts, employer contacts, student employment records, etc. Assists Transition teacher with evening classes minimum one evening a week Participates in outside trainings specific to job development, job coaching, partnering with employers and agencies, agency awareness

Requirements

Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered
Experience Working with Youth or Adults with Disabilities
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Knowledge of, or be willing to learn, how to access the myriad adult agencies available to Transition students (SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Resource Exchange, Voc Rehab, etc.)
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willing and able to obtain District 20 van license (requires clean driving record)
Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to job
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or two or more years (48 semester hours or more of college with no degree)

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Independently implements students’ IEP goals and objectives in community setting
Develops partnerships with businesses, post-secondary institutions, adult agencies, and community establishments
Maintains frequent communication with parents regarding their students’ activities, job placement, work schedules, job performance, and progress toward IEP goals
Informally assesses students’ vocational interests and abilities
Develops and assists in obtaining appropriate jobs for selected students
Trains, coaches, monitors, and evaluates students on the job
Independently plans and carries out a variety of community activities to teach life skills, recreation/leisure skills, and social skills
Transports students in district vans to and from job interviews, appointments, agency intakes, and community activities
Regularly monitors and evaluates programming for students receiving services from contracted local vendor agencies
Assists students in building peer relationships and improving social skills in community setting
Develops natural resources and supports for students in the community
Independently problem solves behavioral and medical issues that arise with students in the community
Informs students and parents about adult agencies and transports students to agencies to complete intakes
Investigates, in an ongoing manner, new community resources for meeting students’ needs
Regularly communicates student progress to Transition Coordinator
Educates community members regarding disabilities, services, and specific student needs
Wears pager in order to be contacted when not in office
Attends and participates in students’ IEP meetings
Assists in planning and hosting special projects such as Agency Fair, Transition Graduation Celebration, Transition Open House, etc.
Attends and serves as member of Transition Steering Committee
Attends monthly Transition Team meetings
Prepares and maintains records to document student attendance, student progress toward goals, parents’ contacts, employer contacts, student employment records, etc.
Assists Transition teacher with evening classes minimum one evening a week
Participates in outside trainings specific to job development, job coaching, partnering with employers and agencies, agency awareness