Roane County Schools

Coordinator of Special Educator Support & Transitions

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    • Position Type
    Professional

    Qualifications

    1. Meet qualifications as outlined in West Virginia Code §18A-4-7a
    2. Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Education in Minimum Standards for Licensure of West Virginia School Personnel
    3. Earned a bachelor’s degree in education with an endorsement in Multi-Categorical Special Education is required. Endorsement in an additional special education area(s) preferred
    4. Proficiency in conducting transition assessments, developing individualized transition plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders is essential. Knowledge of evidence-based practices in transition planning and service delivery preferred.
    5. Exhibit knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the special education teacher and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in a personnel interview, which will be weighted heavily in the search/selection process.
    6. Show ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, parents, and community members.
    7. Show ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
    8. Show ability to motivate others and lead them to become highly effective educators
    9. Possess good evaluations and/or recommendations from educational instructors, professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.

    Responsibilities

    1. Supervise the implementation and utilization of the PAES lab located at Roane County High School.
    2. Assist schools with maintaining compliance with all postsecondary transition mandates including State Performance Plan Indicators 13 and 14. Designs, distributes, compiles, copies and disseminates forms to collect data related to the progress of student work-based learning experiences, and preparation for transition to postsecondary opportunities.
    3. Develop collaborative relationships with general education teachers/staff, administrators, and external partners/outside agencies that will benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in the world or work, education, and training.
    4. Actively participate in IEP/transition teams to develop and review transition plans, outcomes, services, and linkages to adult service agencies. Serve as a resource for IEP transition teams, adult services personnel, coordinators of community services, Division of Rehabilitative Services counselors, and other stakeholders.
    5. Assist with student career interests, skills, and knowledge by conducting secondary transition assessments, providing training, coaching, and feedback related to postsecondary transition planning for case managers, teachers, department chairs, IEP chairs, parents, school counselors, and career and technology education teachers. Support planning and implementation of transition forums/fairs for parents and students county wide with agency representatives attending.
    6. Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., job coaches, outside agencies, Project SEARCH, Job Corps, teachers, families, etc.) to provide secondary transition services and activities to ensure a smooth transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in a work setting for middle and high school students.
    7. Provide transition information, technical assistance, and professional development to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students, and other interested parties in a variety of formats.
    8. Provide support and assistance in implementing programming of special education and related services to principals, teachers, and staff.
    9. Model effective teaching practices with high school and middle school special educators as needed, and facilitate the dissemination of best practices regarding curriculum and instructional methodology, to include observing classrooms to identify educator support needs
    10. Coordinate the delivery of technical assistance to special educators as directed for district and school support
    11. Support assigned special educators in utilizing data sources to make informed educational decisions for students
    12. Support the implementation of required federal, state, and local policies and procedures affecting students with disabilities
    13. Perform other duties as assigned.

    Positions

    1. Coordinator of Special Educator Support & Transitions (CO)