District Transition Program Specialist

Reports To

Managing Director of Special Education

Work Year Days

184

Primary Purpose

Provide Frisco ISD parents and staff with training and support to enable students receiving special education services to participate in appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to promote intellectual, academic, emotional, behavioral, physical, and social growth. Work with parents and staff to enable students to develop competencies and skills needed to function successfully in their community, with an emphasis on teaching behavior and competencies required to improve their pre-vocational and vocational skills. Implement and support District transition services and programs for students receiving special education services, including the district's 18+ program. Establish partnerships with community agencies and businesses to provide students with opportunities to access job sites and community resources to prepare for post-secondary life.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required Special Education Certification


Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the special needs of students as well as strategies for teaching vocational skills

Ability to instruct students with significant learning needs

Ability to instruct district staff and parents through professional development and trainings

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation

Ability to utilize research-based strategies related to transition services

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of TEA State Performance Plan Indicators 13 and 14 compliance needs


Experience:
Minimum of two years of special education teaching and/or transition-related experience at the secondary level preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Transition-Related Responsibilities:
Identify, review, and evaluate the District's transition assessment needs and train teachers and case managers to conduct transition-related assessments with students and parents to ensure student strengths, preferences, and interests are addressed.

Train district special education staff to appropriately develop transition services for students' annual IEPs.

Provide information to students, parents, and staff regarding education, training, agency support, and community resources.

Act as a liaison with outside agencies to help link students to possible services.

Develop unpaid training sites in the community for community-based Instruction and work-based learning classes for students engaged in the 18+ program.

Review and report compliance with TEA State Performance Plan Indicators 13 and 14 as part of the District Transition Team.

Develop and implement the infrastructure for the fleet of special education vehicles.

Instructional Strategies:
Assist and train district special education staff in the development and implementation of lesson plans, IEP goals, and data collection methods that fulfill the requirements of the district's vocational curriculum programs and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required for TEA compliance.


Student Growth and Development:
Conduct ongoing assessment of District transition services and programs to measure student impact and success.

Offer continual training for staff and parents that will directly correlate with student growth and development in the area of transition.

Communication:
Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, teachers, employers, and cooperating businesses.

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Promote active involvement of all stakeholders throughout the transition decision-making and implementation process by disseminating transition information and resources through family events, transition seminars, transition planning meetings, etc.

Professional Growth and Development:
Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.

Provide professional development opportunities for Frisco ISD staff.

Keep informed of and comply with state and District regulations and policies for transition services.

Keep informed of state performance plan indicators related to transition planning.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors :
Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands may include: Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. Districtwide travel. Hours may vary.


Special Education General Employee Expectation :

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Disclosure Statements

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 Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.