What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Specialist position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
UNTIL FILLED
POSTING DATE:
03/24/2025
POSTING NUMBER:
00007045
LOCATION:
Special Education
POSITION TITLE:
Transition Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: Responsible for facilitating the planning process and implementation of individual transition plans for handicapped students in secondary schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Be proficient with federal and state transition rules and regulations, acting as the district contact for transition.
- Conduct student and parent interviews regarding post-secondary goals.
- Provide staff development to staff, students, and parents concerning issues related to transition services.
- Attend ARD meetings as necessary.
- Establish and maintain contact with various community agencies and post-secondary institutions in order to assist students in transitioning from public school to post-graduation environments.
- Attend community meetings regarding the transition process (state and federal updates).
- Maintain district student files on transition and assist in preparing required documentation for monitoring.
- Collaborate with middle school, junior high, and high school counselors on students' four year plans and their career pathways.
- Collaborate with the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Department regarding course sequences and vocational experiences.
- Responsible for preparation and submission of State Performance Plan (SPP Indicator 13) related to transition development for secondary students served within special services.
- Collaborate with campus principals, program leaders, and supervisors as needed.
- Must be proficient in the Districts' computerized individualized educational Plan (IEP) transition supplement and be able to train district staff.
- Establish job sites for all high schools and the Adult Transition Program staff.
- Review secondary student files to determine which agencies should be involved in the individual transition planning (ITP) process for each student in grades 7-12.
- Assist with follow-up studies on students who graduate.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Monitor and supervise students
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years of teaching experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in content and/or related field from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate or teaching certificate from out of state appropriate for position
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of federal and state special education law
- Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students
- Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Ability to coordinate campus functions
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Constructive and cooperative attitude toward the duties of the aide, the school, the staff and the students
OTHER INFORMATION:
Working Conditions
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, maintain emotional control under stress.
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, maintain emotional control under stress.
Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, sitting, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, crouching, pulling, pushing, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, outside and inside, temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, microwaves, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, sunlight exposure, working with hands in water, works around moving objects or vehicles, works alone, frequent prolonged or irregular hours.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Transition Coordinator; Date Revised: June 2022
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
DAYS:
210
