Tchr, Special Ed Transition

Location: DeBakey High School

Department: DeBakey HS

Area:Central

Contract Months:10

Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $87,500.00

Academic Year: 24-25

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teacher, Special Education Transition provides students with support and specially designed instruction to assist students in developing the competencies with their post-secondary goals. These post-secondary goals could include goals related to careers, as well as goals related to independent living, and are aligned with the student's individualized education program (IEP).

This position reports to a Senior Manager, Special Education.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Assists with the development and progress toward mastery of transition goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.

• Identifies/develops job opportunities, assists students with completion of applications, trains students on appropriate work-related behaviors and social skills, participates in job interviews, and provides job coaching according to the individual needs of the student.

• Maintains a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student's IEP in partnership with community partners.

• Provides a continuum of supports and services to community partners for the students including: internship collaborations, ongoing communication, and on-the-job supports and job coaching.

• Assists with evaluation of student vocational skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, abilities, interests, and preferences.

• Collaborates with parents, the student, and community partners in the development, implementation, alignment, and mastery of transition goals and objectives.

• Networks with local business and community leaders to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help secure job sites for student placement.

• Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload.

• Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.

• Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.

• Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and/or employment representatives.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience

Varies

Other Requirements

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.