Transition Alliance Program Coordinator (TAP)

Mt Pleasant Community School District

Job Title: Transition Alliance Program Coordinator (TAP)

Reports to: Director of Instruction

FLSA Status: _x__ Exempt ____ Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED: January 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The TAP Coordinator is responsible for providing services and supports that foster student growth and development in the areas of secondary transition for living, learning and working.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:1. Support students in achieving secondary transition goals and objectives as written in individualized education (IEP) plans.

1. Aid students in accessing and maintaining employment by providing on the job interventions and support, coaching, positive reinforcement, and by developing natural support systems.
2. Assist students in the areas of resume preparation, on the job training, and short-term job coaching provided as needed.
3. Motivate and assist students in building self-esteem and self-discipline, and to develop interpersonal skills, to think independently, and to learn actively.
4. Work collaboratively with roster teachers, classroom teachers, building and district administrators, IVRS counselors, and parents/guardians to implement student

educational/employment plans, including ongoing data collection.

1. Consistently involve and communicate with related stakeholders in decision-makingdecision making processes, and pending changes in services.
2. Act in accordance with district/board procedures and policies, federal and state regulations relating to area of responsibility.
3. Conduct self in a professional manner in dealing with other employees and the public.
4. Ensure fiscal and material accountability with all equipment and supplies.
5. Submit required records, complete, concise, and on time.
6. Follow up on supervisor's recommendations and provide evidence of completion of recommendations.
7. Engage in ongoing professional development activities which promote role and/or district goals.
8. Conduct oneself as a collaborative team member along with other district employees.
9. Maintain a positive relationship with administrators, education staff, students, parents, and community members/groups.
10. Follow district guidelines for safety.
11. Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience working with secondary students
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Capable of effectively training and supervising high school students in off-campus job-sites
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate with peers
• Ability to communicate accurately and professionally
• Ability to engage with and advocate for youth representing a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work with data (collect, interpret and disaggregate)
• Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills

Qualifications/Education:

• 4 year degree required
• Must have valid Iowa Driver's License and a driving record satisfactory to the district and the district insurance carrier
• Knowledge of Mount Pleasant community resources a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.

The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF Service: In accordance with TAP Master Contract

EVALUATION:

Job performance shall be evaluated by the director of instruction on an annual basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

Signature of Supervisor: ______________________________ Date: _______________

Signature of Employee: ______________________________ Date: _______________