Primary Purpose:           

Participate as a member of the District Transition Team and provide overall support and training to enhance students with disabilities transition from the high school setting to their post-secondary setting.  Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teacher certificate with required special education endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of district special education policies, regulations, and procedures addressing transition

Ability to communicate with adult students, parents, and community members

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

• Content knowledge
• Standards-based instruction
• Instructional strategies and best practices
• Effective instruction for diverse learners
• Data interpretation
• Professional learning creation and delivery

Experience

Minimum 3 years successful experience as a special education teacher.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

1. Assist CCISD students with disabilities to become contributing members of the community through employment, education, training, independent life skills and self-advocacy.
2. Coordinate a set of activities for individual students focused on improving student academic and functional achievement in order to facilitate movement from school to adult life.
3. Build relationships within the community to facilitate training and instruction in real environments.
4. Assists school administrators, faculty, and other special service personnel in supporting students through transition into new education placements.
5. Participates in the ARD meetings when appropriate.
6. Communicates effectively with students, professional staff, parents, and community in a positive manner.
7. Provides consultation to meet the educational, vocational, and personal-social needs of students with special needs.
8. Serves as a resource person for students and parents on problems affecting the educational, physical, emotional, and social growth of students with special needs.
9. Works cooperatively with the staff to provide information concerning student needs.
10. Works collaboratively with District Wide Transition Team members in developing and supporting students with special needs throughout the school district.
11. Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal guideline.
12. Provides research based professional learning opportunities and support to campus staff, employers, and community in the area of supporting for students with special needs.
13. Assist in the development and implementation of data collection to support IEP goals and objectives for students with disabilities.
14. Observes students in school, community, and home as appropriate.
15. Meets and consults with parents to help them independently implement strategies in the home and/or community.
16. Consults with students, parents, and staff concerning issues related to programming for students with special needs.
17. Collaborates with appropriate agencies, community groups, and school organizations as needed.
18. Works cooperatively with and coordinates the use of community referral services as needed.
19. Interacts constructively with a variety of professionals, age groups, cultures, families and socio-economic groups as needed.
20. Provides support/direction for Adult Transition Program Aides.
21. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
22. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
23. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
24. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
25. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
26. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
27. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
28. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
29. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
30. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
31. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
32. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
33. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
34. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

                                                                                               

Working Conditions

 

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Needs reliable transportation to work across the district. Frequent in-district travel and varied working environments.

 

Terms: 210 Days