Transition Coordinator Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Transition Coordinator 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3650 Bethune Dr, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 MOUNTAIN

BROOK SCHOOLS J O B D E S C R I P T I O N

Job Title:

Transition Coordinator Location:

Mountain Brook High School and Samford University Qualifications and Requirements Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 2. A minimum of three years of successful experience in a secondary setting working with students with special needs in the realm of transition. 3. Strong understanding of transition issues related to students with diverse needs. 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and implement transition programs effectively. 6. Knowledge of community resources and support services available to students. 7. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive educational environment.

Reports to:

Director of Special Education and High School Principal Performance Responsibilities:

Coordinate and administer all aspects of the special education student career preparation, transition services, employability and Turning Points Program oversight. Coordinates with the teachers and job coach in regard to the logistics and parameters of the work schedule. Serves as a liaison/mediator for any school-site/workplace. Seeks out appropriate employment or job training opportunities for students with disabilities in the surrounding communities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of transition strategies and adapt as needed. Act as a liaison between schools, families, and community resources. Maintain home/school communications needed to ensure student success within the school setting. Promote the teaching of skills and behaviors needed by the individual students to achieve job training and post-secondary employment Perform other duties deemed appropriate and necessary in successfully implementing the program Coordinates transition program with Samford University and other institutions of higher learning. Monitors health and safety provisions, ensuring a safe workplace and learning environment. Participates in Annual Review and Transition conferences as requested. Performs other duties as may be required by the Board of Education.

Physical Demands:

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. The employee is frequently required to walk around the campus of Samford University.

Work 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 moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 months