Transition Services Teacher
Category:
Certified Support
Job Function:
Certified Support Staff
Department:
Exceptional Children - CTAE/Transition/V
Summary
The Transition Services Teacher assists students with disabilities by providing career assessment, job development and placement assistance, and supports pertaining to maintenance of employment, and self-advocacy. The incumbent in this position will also serve as a liaison between the adult education program, postsecondary education, and community service agencies to provide integrated education and training services (e.g. career assessments, job site development, mentoring, job coaching).
Essential Duties
- Conducts assessments and advises students on academic and career issues; identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications
- Serves as a District liaison with area businesses, advisory groups, and agencies to encourage the further development of school-to-work opportunities
- Provides training and support to staff members on the integration of the Career Awareness curricula and workplace skills; Develops transition materials and resources
- Collaborates with instructional staff to track student’s progress for academic, career, and personal growth
- Develops ways to link secondary and post-secondary education and new approaches to integrate business with all levels of education
- Provides information to parents regarding service options
- Engages in professional readings for current best practice
- Maintains the flow of communication between agencies and central office
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
- Uses technology to support instruction
- Serves as a building level resource to faculty, administrators, and related services personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required
Experience Qualifications
0-1 year classroom experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students
Working Conditions
- Community job-sites
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
Posting ID:
27747
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta