Job Goal:
The Special Education Work Experience and Transition Coordinator Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating individualized transition services for young adult students with disabilities ages 14-21. The mission of this role is to transition students from traditional high school academics and develop individual pathways to practical independence, employment readiness, community integration, and self-advocacy. This professional acts as an educator, a case manager, and a community liaison, connecting families with adult service agencies and local employers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education - specific coursework in transition is preferred
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction special education certification, number 1810, 1811, 1801 or 1830 in the high school setting
Minimum of 5 years of special education teaching experience
Wisconsin Teaching License that includes students between the ages of 14-21
Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred but not required
Commitment to the Pulaski Board of Education Educational Philosophy
Demonstrated strengths in positive human relations, cultural competence, problem-solving, and conflict management
Demonstrated ability to:
Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues
Follow and support emergency or crisis response procedures
Perform all technology-based tasks required of the position
Maintain confidentiality in all matters
Communicate clearly, professionally, and positively with students, staff, parents, and community members
Essential Job Functions:
Must be able to:
Arrive to work reliably and maintain regular attendance
Follow direction and collaborate effectively with others
Work well under the pressure of deadlines
Remain focused and perform tasks with accuracy
Adapt to change and shifting priorities
Perform additional duties as assigned
Position Responsibilities:
Assists with development, coordination, and implementation of transition programming and alignment of the continuum of transition services at the secondary level.
Engages in professional learning to maintain current understanding of local, state, and federal transition policies and practices.
Ensures special education staff are informed of current transition-related practices, information, and methods for facilitating transition planning that result in positive post-school outcomes.
Coordinates and facilitates transition-focused meetings with students and families to review resources, timelines, and next steps; provides ongoing support and oversight throughout the referral process and while services remain active.
Coordinates transition activities for college, career, and community readiness
Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders, including educators, employers, agencies, and families.
Oversee/Implement Indicator 14 - maintain current understanding of state and federal transition requirements.
Support district efforts related to Indicator 14 to ensure compliance with state and federal transition requirements; maintain current knowledge of regulations and collaborate with staff to ensure accurate and effective implementation.
Develops, writes, and implements IEPs along with progress monitoring data collection to fidelity
Serves as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings as designated by the Director of Student Services/Assistant Director of Student Services.
Collaborates with building principals, directors, and other key stakeholders to ensure the continuum of transition services and programming are in compliance with state and federal transition requirements and align with district initiatives
Facilitates grant writing activities upon request from the Director of Special Education.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Reports To: PHS Principal/Associate Principal and/or Director/Assistant Director of Student Services