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JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Exceptional Children Program Transition Specialist

LOCATION:  CIA/Exceptional Children

SALARY:  Teacher Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Exceptional Children Programs

JOB GOAL: To coordinate, deliver, and evaluate transition education services at the system level, in conjunction with other educators, families, and representatives of community organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college/university with five years of teaching experience. North Carolina Licensure in an area of Exceptional Children preferred. 

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state rules governing programs and services for exceptional children. 
• In-depth knowledge of the various disabilities covered under the exceptional children programs.
• In-depth knowledge of the NC Occupational Course of Study. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Post Secondary Transition component of the IEP.
• Comprehensive knowledge of growth and development of children with special needs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Monitor the implementation of the Occupational Course of Study by visits to classrooms and community training sites. 
• Audit records of OCS students to assure graduation requirements have been met. 
• Monitor implementation of the Life Skills Program by visits to classrooms and community training sites. 
• Attend IEP meetings to assist with transition plan development upon request.
• Identify and procure instructional materials for the Occupational Course of Study and Life Skills Program. 
• Provide Staff Development for teachers and other school system staff in transition related areas. 
• Educate the community on transition initiatives such as the Occupational Course of Study and the Life Skills program through presentations and brochures. 
• Monitor and audit Post Secondary plans within the IEP of high school students.
• Collaborate with adult services agencies to increase efficiency of service provisions. 
• Maintain confidentiality of student information. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community members.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid NC driver's license. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives and others. 
• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports. 
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports. 

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.