Job Title:         Transition Job Coach                                                    

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional                

Reports to:      Director of Special Education                                        

Date Revised:  01/08/2026

Dept./School:  District Wide

This is a Classified 11-month position.

The following information outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Transition School to Work Transition Case Manager for Lauderdale County Schools.   This is a grant funded position. 

Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure: 
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 14 and up

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works under the guidance of the Director of Special Education for Lauderdale County Schools
• Complete a referral application on all students who may qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Obtain all necessary documentation needed to determine student eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Ensure all records for eligible Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) students are maintained, organized, and stored to ensure confidentiality.
• Coordinate meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and LEA representatives.
• Schedule and attend events and trainings with VR Counselor and Transition Coaches.
• Attend IEP meetings for possible student referrals or to provide an update with student progress.
• Regularly review goals and priorities as identified by the VR Counselor and identified in the TSW contract.
• Communicate and coordinate meetings/events with outside organizations when necessary.
• Handle student, work site and/or LEA complaints and work to resolve the problem.
• Assist with IPE (Individual Plan for Employment) development as requested.
• Work with Transition Coaches and students to reach goals set forth in the IEP.
• Document student progress and complete other documentation necessary for student’s future employment.
• Develop and modify processes to accommodate barriers students may encounter.
• Assist Transition Coaches in the implementation of a job-skills training curriculum, personal hygiene unit, PAES lab units, and interview strategies.
• Provide guidance to Transition Coaches on how to teach skills and help students meet goals and objectives needed for future employment.
• Assess a student’s ability to independently perform a learned skill from documentation provided by the transition coach.
• Ensure the student and Transition Coaches are working towards mastering goals and objectives written in the IPE and IEP.
• Advocate for students and encourage self-advocacy within students.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must have a valid TN driver license

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn Tennessee's special education compliance requirements
• Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge of systematic filing procedures
• Ability to function as part of a team of office professionals
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use web-based database programs to enter and monitor special education information
• Some proficiency in Google Platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to pass required background checks and other required screenings

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Personal computer, and other instructional equipment
• Posture:  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:  Frequent walking
• Lifting:  May require occassional lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
• Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress

All candidates must submit an online application, provide a copy of their resume, all college/university transcripts (if applicable) and two Professional references.  All supporting documents should be attached during the application submission process for review.