JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                Special Education VAC Transition Coordinator

Employee Name: ________________________________      Evaluation Period:________________________

Job Title:        Special Education VAC                                  Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

                        Transition Coordinator

Reports to:       Director of Special Education                       Terms of Employment: 202 Days

Dept./School:  Special Education Fund: 162, 100%                  Date Revised: December 20, 2018

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Vocational Adjustment Class (VAC) Transition Coordinator coordinates the district program for students in Special Education Classes. Collaborates with district staff and area employers to provide educational and career opportunities for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

           Valid Texas teaching certificate, required endorsements, and required training.

Special Education EC-12 Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to interpret data

Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents, students, and staff

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

1. Develop and implement procedures to identify and monitor program students at the secondary grade levels and ensure that the resources are in place to support student success.
2. Provide resources and materials to aid staff in accomplishing program goals and work with district staff to develop and encourage participation in programs that support students.
3. Provide information about school district and community resources available to students and their families and assist them to access those resources when needed. Coordinate education and community services for special education students.
4. Assist in the coordination and compliance with the special education department.

5. Provide individual and small group career counseling to students.
6. Contribute to the development of program goals to reduce school failure and dropout rates.

Policy, Reports, and Law

7. Assist with the collection, processing, and distribution of special education data and interpret this information for guidance, administrative, and instructional purposes.
8. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Ensure that accurate at-risk and dropout data is reported through PEIMS.
9. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move

small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Travel: Ability to

drive/travel, possesses own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license.

NOTE:  The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

I have received a copy of my job description and certify that I understand the duties and responsibilities ascribed therein and that I am to work 100% of the days and the time designated by my work schedule on activities and duties authorized by the aforementioned program from which I am paid. I also understand that my position is contingent upon the continuation of adequate funding from the fund source from which I am paid.

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