Transition Specialist

General Description:
The Transition Specialist, under the general direction of the Director of Exceptional Education, assists in the planning, development, organization, supervision, and implementation of programs and services related to post-secondary transition. The Transition Specialist presents students and families with information, assistance and advice concerning education, training and employment opportunities. The Transition Specialist coordinates linkages to post-secondary agencies and support services, and promotes departmental goals through professional development, divisionwide college and career efforts, and student/family outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Exceptional Education in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a district-wide plan to provide appropriate and effective transition services
• Provide professional development, technical assistance, and consultation to school staff, families, and students on transition plan requirements and development.
• Provide students and families with information related to career interests, exploration, employment preparation and self-advocacy.
• Provide individual and/or group transition counseling to students and families
• Have understanding of post-secondary services available to specific populations of individuals with exceptional learning needs
• Plan, organize and provide opportunities for students to explore training and employment options
• Train school staff in the administration of career assessments and inventories to assist in the development of IEPs
• Coordinate school and community work based learning opportunities and assist with linkages to postsecondary programs, services and supports
• Communicate regularly with exceptional education teachers regarding particular needs of individual students
• Conduct transition related workshops and provide transition related resources to exceptional education staff
• Promote understanding of laws, eligibility requirements and availability of transition services
• Facilitate the collection and analysis of transition compliance Indicators 13 and 14; identify relevant variables to improve transition services and post-school outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in special education, school leadership, or related field (preferred)
• Valid VA special education teacher license (required)
• Demonstrated familiarity with employment placements and training opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations that protect individuals with disabilities in education, employment and community.
• Knowledge of state and district policies and procedures under IDEA.
• Experience with data collection, reporting and distribution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with colleagues, families, students, and community-based work site liaisons.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.  Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.  Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval 

Salary : $74,656 - $114,804