Transition Technician - Special Education - Westwood High School

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Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 10.75 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assist students with disabilities in providing career assessment, job development and placement assistance, and minimal follow up supports pertaining to maintenance of employment, conflict resolution, and self advocacy; to provide recommendations and assistance with implementation for job accommodations to enhance work experiences and options; to work directly with students on interviewing skills, job and other application completion, travel training, and self advocacy skill training; and to develop business relations within the Mesa community for potential job placements and business partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential students for the Transition from School to Work (TSW) program

Assist students in acquiring necessary mobility/transportation to keep appointments

Assist with providing vocational assessments to students

Provide assistance to students in career exploration activities

Under the supervision of the Transition Facilitator, implement a system for disseminating TSW information to employers, student, parents and school staff

Analyze work site and match TSW students that are deemed appropriate by the Transition Facilitator and Vocational Rehab counselor through person-centered planning and vocational profiling; gather and organize information useful for transition planning

Contact potential job training sites and employers in the community; develop and maintain a system for tracking employers

Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with student’s targeted vocational goals; provide follow-up support to students

Collect data as necessary to document student’s progress on the job; maintain an accurate case file for each TSW student

Provide support to eligible students as deemed necessary by the IEP/IPE Team

Provide 1:1 instructional support in vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas

Attend all daily, weekly, monthly and periodic training meetings, as assigned

Regular and on-time attendance required

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

High School education

Current Arizona IVP fingerprint card

Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license

Demonstrated experience working with students 16 – 22 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

College coursework completion in education, business, personnel or human relations

Previous experience in social services supporting youth with disabilities or at-risk youth

Skills & Competencies:

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery

Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of students with diverse needs and interests

Ability to organize, to prioritize, to work independently and to be self-directed

Ability to establish and to maintain a positive rapport with students, district personnel and employers in the community

Knowledge of school policies and procedures in working with students with disabilities; maintain confidentiality

Ability to lift students as necessary

Ability and willingness to work outside normal school day hours as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Most work occurs within school buildings—classrooms, resource rooms, and offices

May include visits to job sites, community colleges, vocational training centers, or partner agencies to support students in real-world environments

Regular use of computers for documentation, email, scheduling, and reporting

Frequent interaction with special education teachers, school counselors, general education staff, parents, vocational rehab counselors, and external agencies

Occasional evening or weekend events, such as job fairs or community-based instruction

Occasionally assist students with tasks that may involve light lifting or physical prompts, up to 50lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.