What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated: Special Ed Transition Specialist, #1652 position at Crosby ISD (Admin) Special Education?
ANTICIPATED:
Job Title: Transition Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: PPG 2 (24/25: $67,276 - $96,812)
(Commensurate with Years of Experience)
Dept./School: Special Ed Department Date Revised: 6/5/03:11/1/11:07/01/20
Report Date: February 10, 2025 or Days to Work: 215(204)/11 Months
As Soon As Possible
In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process in TalentEd
All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an
External Application
Primary Purpose:
Work with defined group of students eligible to receive special education services (ages 14 ) to ensure transitional plans are developed and implemented. Responsible for the vocational assessments, interviews, goal setting, defining coordinated set of activities, inter-agency connections, family support, and employment contacts within the community for this target group. The specialist will also offer guidance and be a resource for families of younger students who are identified with low-incidence disabilities and have a higher need for earlier transitional considerations or interventions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate or other professional special education certification/license
Meet the requirements to be named a Transition & Employment Designee (TED) for the district
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proven ability to work with students, parents, employers, agency representative, and peers
Demonstrate effective time management, communication, and organizational skills
Knowledge of curriculum design & implementation, vocational assessments, transition plans, and employment regulations
High level of integrity and commitment to job responsibilities
Ability to collect and interpret data and use results to improve skills acquisition for students
Thorough understanding of IDEA and transition planning for students with disabilities
Knowledge of community-based programs, school-to-work programs, and agency linkages
Ability to provide leadership and professional learning for teachers in transition-related issues
Possess a positive attitude
Ability to listen, communicates, and works well with a diversity of groups and individuals
Experience:
Three years special education teaching experience or other professional special education experience working in the field of transition
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinate district activities to facilitate meaningful transition services for students with disabilities
Serve as the district representative on the Region IV ESC Transition Advisory Committee and the 18 Program.
Assist staff with administering appropriate vocational and transition assess meets.
Facilitate completion of IEP transition paperwork; including course of study, coordinated sets of activities, and post-secondary goals and transition and vocational assessment reports.
Attend ARD meetings as appropriate.
Coordinate with vocational personnel to plan integrated student career experiences
Act as a liaison between the campus(es) and relevant agencies that provide services to students with disabilities (The Harris Center, CRCG, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Workforce Solutions, local colleges, etc.)
Provide transition information to parents & monitor consent process for parent/student to invite agency involvement
Oversee district vocational program.
Oversee and manage Work Based Learning (WBL) grant initiative.
Participate and conduct formative assessments at the campus level to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations,
including Indicators 13 and 14.
Provide training to staff on transition elements and regulations
Collect baseline data and increase participation in student employment in the community
Collect data for Indicators as requested by the special education director
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Ability to provide supervision to our job coaches.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Act as teacher of record/coordinator for 18 services and program.
Maintain confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Communication
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Input on job coach at the high school and special education transition teacher at the middle school evaluations annually.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. Requires a current Texas Driver’s License.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM2100, Crosby, Texas 77532.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $67,276 - $96,812