SECONDARY TRANSITION EXPERIENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO:
Director of Northwest Special Education Cooperative
JOB GOAL: To prepare students with disabilities for transition to employment and community participation during and after high school. S.T.E.P. is a partnership with school districts, employers, and the Illinois Department of Human Services/Office of Rehabilitation Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with Special Education and/or Learning Disabilities endorsement
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Valid Driver's License
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Working knowledge of the IEP process
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Basic computer knowledge
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Coordinates referrals from NWSE member district case managers
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Assists with the development of the transitional component of the Individual Education Plan (IEP), as a member of the IEP team
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Assist in locating community training/job sites and matching students' needs, interests, and abilities to the job sites.
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Develop agreements with employers; orientating potential employers and employees
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Visit each training/workstation periodically to observe the student and discuss his/her progress with the supervisor
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Monitor and collect data regarding training/work performance.
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Evaluate student work performance based on employer/coordinator feedback
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Complete all required paperwork, including billings, flow charts and evaluations
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Assists students with college visits and completing FASFA/college applications
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Guidance with resume building, interview preparations, and job applications
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Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and 190-day contract to be agreed upon by the Northwest Special Education Cooperative
EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be evaluated annually under the provisions established by the NWSE Advisory Board.
SALARY RANGE:
TBD
To apply, please send a resume and three letters of recommendation to:
