Tchr, Special Ed Transition - 113
Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX
•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Teacher, Special Education Transition provides students with support and specially designed instruction to assist students in developing the competencies with their post-secondary goals. These post-secondary goals could include goals related to careers, as well as goals related to independent living, and are aligned with the student’s individualized education program (IEP). This position reports to a Senior Manager, Special Education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Microsoft Office
- Teacher Certification
- Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Responsibilities
- Assists with the development and progress toward mastery of transition goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.
- Identifies/develops job opportunities, assists students with completion of applications, trains students on appropriate work-related behaviors and social skills, participates in job interviews, and provides job coaching according to the individual needs of the student.
- Maintains a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student’s IEP in partnership with community partners.
- Provides a continuum of supports and services to community partners for the students including: internship collaborations, ongoing communication, and on-the-job supports and job coaching.
- Assists with evaluation of student vocational skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, abilities, interests, and preferences.
- Collaborates with parents, the student, and community partners in the development, implementation, alignment, and mastery of transition goals and objectives.
- Networks with local business and community leaders to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help secure job sites for student placement.
- Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload.
- Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.
- Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.
- Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and/or employment representatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
