Exceptional Education **

School or Department

Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Work Experience Liaison

Assignment Open

8/15/2022

Date

varies

Start Time

varies

End Time

7.00

Number of Hours/Day

Non-Bargaining

Classification

9-12

Grade Level

ASAP

New Assignment Date

• Attend and provide information or documentation as requested at IEP meetings for community worksite students.
• Bring awareness and demonstrate a positive attitude toward cultural and socio-economic diversity.
• Responsible for gathering and maintaining records of data collected for community and building worksite students for the progress monitoring of IEP goals and IRSS.
• Act as a resource for building staff and advocate for the Transition Alliance Program both within the District and the Community.
• Serve as the Contact person for the District and for the Community regarding the Transition Alliance Program.
• Flexibility based on student needs.
• Job coaching at building and Community job sites to assure that the student is successful and promotes a positive view of the District.
• Meets with Special Education Transition Specialist, Transition Alliance Program Coordinator, Classroom Teacher and Community worksite to assure that the WE is a good fit for the student and that the progress made is ample and troubleshoot any adaptations that need to be made for the student.
• Reports to Director of Special Education, Special Education Transition Specialist, and Building Administrator to assure that both Building and District needs are met.
• Coordinates transportation to and from the work sites and is responsible for contacting bus lot on days when student is absent and there is no need for the transportation; along with informing Community worksite of student's absence.
• Determine prerequisite skills for job placement to assure student's success and growth.
• Responsible for all Transition Alliance Program WE students at respective building to schedule work; transportation; monitor performance and behavior at the worksite; work with worksite to troubleshoot and resolve any issues.
• Assist students with filling out applications; searching for positions that are a good fit; promoting interest in positions that the student may not be familiar with; job shadowing; building skill levels in the areas of communications; appropriate behavior; daily hygiene, etc.
• Build Community opportunities in worksite locations; make contact with new business to give our students more variety of positions and skills.
• This position fulfills State requirements to provide and monitor work experience/transitions into the Community workforce.
• Needs to show initiative, organization, responsibility, and be able to take direction and guidance.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to students' right to privacy.
• Will be evaluated by Principal with input from the Special Education Transition Specialist.
• May be required to work partial days during summer months to conclude previous school year or prepare for upcoming school year.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum educational requirement of an Associate's Degree.
• Constant demonstration of cultural sensitivity and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Maintains professional relationship and confidentiality with the school community
• Has the ability to work effectively in teams and exhibits positive interpersonal skills.
• Must have an excellent attendance record. Is dependable and responsible.
• Applies proper grammar and sentence structure in written communication.
• Must be able to work flexible hours (including some nights and weekends)
• Be available for possible summer work.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics