Teacher Special Education - Communication (SCA) - Laguna ES - Scottsdale Unified School District

PAY GRADE:   Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of SPED Teacher - Transition Specialist is done for the purpose/s of planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Advise case managers regarding compliance factors associated with transition documents.
• Conduct vocational assessments.
• Participate in the development of students’ transition goals and objectives.
• Participate in the secondary students’ Individual Transition Plan meetings as necessary.
• Participate in the completion of the Summary of Performance.
• Coordinate with agencies concerning their attendance at students’ IEP meetings as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Work Experience Class.
• Coordinate with the Career and Technology Education director and staff in order to facilitate secondary special education students’ participation in CTE classes.
• Identify/develop job opportunities, assist students with completion of applications, participate in job interviews, and provide job coaching according to the individual needs of the students.
• Train and assist job coaches as necessary.
• Train students in appropriate work-related attitudes, habits, behaviors, dress, and communication skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
• Evaluate student vocational skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, abilities, interests, and preferences.
• Disseminate information to parents and students on the purpose and expected outcomes of participation in transition planning.
• Disseminate information to parents and students on the purpose and expected outcomes of work-based learning.
• Provide a continuum of supports and services to employers of transition students:
  • regularly scheduled job site visits;
  • on-going communication (written correspondence, phone calls, e-mail, etc.
  • on-the-job supports/job coaching
• Collaborate with employers to provide learning opportunities for transition.
• Maintain and document ongoing contact with employers.
• Network with local business and community leaders to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help develop job sites.
• Collaborate with other service providers in building employability skills for transition students.
• Maintain an active role in developing positive public relations between school and community.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• At least five years’ experience in teaching Special Education at secondary level

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

KEY COMPETENCIES (position requirements at entry):

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.