Transition Specialist - Secondary

Transition Specialist

The job of Transition Specialist (ATEC Transition Specialist) is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for recruiting students for job placements; coordinating with state and government agencies working with persons with disabilities; providing information and/or direction to students; and promoting programs with staff and parents. This job reports to Principal or Teacher/Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as liaison between students and employers for the purpose of maximizing the potential for student success in the workplace as well as assisting employers as they work with persons with disabilities.
• Assists vocational coordinator, teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting lesson plans and/or developing students' vocational skills.
• Coordinates with state and federal agencies and programs for the purpose of obtaining information regarding guidelines for program implementation and client services.
• Coordinates employer and school partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.
• Counsels students in independent living life and social skills for the purpose of assisting them in becoming self-sufficient and self-reliant individuals.
• Counsels students in career education and job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information for future reference and/or followup.
• Monitors student's job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.
• Monitors students' performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials for the purpose of communicating information to administrators and staff; and providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Promotes the program to the business community, students, participants, teachers, parents, etc. for the purpose of defining the program objectives and opportunities for participation.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Tutor students in vocational skills for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

High School Diplomas or equivalent