Transition Specialist II (LRS-TPCA)

Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree or equivalent college hours and additional training in data management, vocational education, transition, or equivalent
2. Preferred: previous work with budgets, data management, education, or transition
3. Minimum of three years paid related work experience
4. Experience working in a school setting
5. Knowledge of distinguishing qualities of special education population
6. Experience with computer processing (Word, Excel, Etc.)
7. Ability to organize daily tasks; office functions and schedules
8. Possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and ability to provide own transportation
9. Ability to work in a flexible, cooperative and professional manner
10. Project good interpersonal communication skills
11. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and utilize effective time management skills

Reports To: Director of Special Education, Transition Coordinator, Transition Facilitator 

Supervises: None

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by implementing transition services for students to reach maximum independence upon completion of their educational career.

Personal Qualities:

• Devotes time and energy effectively to job
• Demonstrates ability to work well with individuals and groups
• Exercises good judgement when arriving at decisions
• Maintains high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters

Related Responsibilities: 

• Concentrates effort in area of major responsibility
• Is self-directed
• Keeps abreast of current trends in education
• Exhibits loyalty in the promotion of the district's goals
• Completes a self-evaluation annually
• Develops and implements Individual Growth Plan (IGP) annually
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of the incidents to the Director of Human Resources. ("Job related injuries" include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work motion, or medical treatment.)

Terms of Employment: 10 months

Evaluation: 
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education and Natchitoches Parish School Board policy

Performance Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide transition services to students with disabilities within Natchitoches Parish School System
   1. Job exploration counseling
   2. Work based training programs
   3. Workplace readiness training
2. Counseling on transition and post secondary training programs and instruction on self-advocacy

Personal Characteristics:
The Transition Specialist II (LRS-TPCA)'s appearance and demeanor reveal a positive attitude and set appropriate models for colleagues and the community as evidenced by the following:

1. Maintain a professional appearance - (as specified by the district/LEA Handbook)
2. Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with staff, schools, students, agencies, parents/guardians, colleagues, and/or the public
3. Accept and support school/district administration decisions and/or directives
4. Demonstrate a good work ethic and professionalism
5. Demonstrate competency in the area of responsibility
6. Ability to relate to and communicate with exceptional children in an accepting and non-biased manner
7. Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individual's ability and level of understanding
8. Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence information relative to the individual cases
9. Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient manner
10. Ability to treat all information in a confidential manner
11. Ability to maintain physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure

Other Requirements:
Adheres to the regulations, policies, and procedures established by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Department of Education, and the local School Board as published in minutes, bulletins, and/or other official publications.