Teacher - Special Education - Transition Facilitator - Part Time - Mesa High School na Mesa Unified School District 4

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
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Job Summary:

The Transition Facilitator develops and implements transition programs focused on the social, intellectual, and vocational growth of youth with disabilities at Mesa Public Schools. This position coordinates career counseling and career development services for youth in the junior high and high schools to ensure a seamless transition from school to the adult world. This position adheres to the teacher salary placement and teacher calendar.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

• Serve as interagency liaison between the youth, the family, the school, community and state agencies, and employers
• Coordinate, administer and/or interpret career development and assessment tools, working with the youth, family, special educator, career and technical educator, and counselor when appropriate
• Coordinate program development at the junior and high school levels which support transition planning and provide a continuum of career development and life planning activities
• Function as a resource for classroom teachers in providing mini-units and/or co-teaching opportunities of employability skills, self-advocacy skills, and independent living skills
• Provide coordination and reporting of vocational placement and follow-up for Mesa Public Schools
• Facilitate IEP meetings at the junior and high schools related to transition service needs of students
• Assist youth in overcoming barriers to job search activities and in obtaining employment
• Inform parents and families of community resources to facilitate access and adult agency service coordination
• Valid Arizona driver’s license; must be van certified or ability to obtain van certification
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational evaluation, counseling, special education, psychology, transition, or related field
• Master’s degree (Preferred) in vocational evaluation, counseling, special education, psychology, transition, or related field
• Valid Arizona Special Education teaching certificate

Experience: 

• Five years’ experience in special education, vocational training, or related area providing services to youth with disabilities
• Experience in aligning special education and general education systems (curriculum, assessment, etc.) for student-driven transition outcomes 

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to instruct in a typical classroom environment as well as within the community career exploration, on-the-job training, and travel training skills
• Professional training and experience in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, special education teaching or areas related to results-based education
• Knowledge of school-to-careers transition planning, supported employment, competitive employment, and career and technical education options
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, coordinate work with others, and be self-directed
• Ability to reflect on student outcomes and effective transition practices
• Knowledge of components of teaching self-advocacy and self-determination skills to any youth with a disability
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with diverse community members (e.g. youth, families, educators, adult service providers, employers) to help promote seamless transition services for youth with disabilities 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.  

• Office and classroom setting within the district or on a school campus
• May travel to schools, homes, job sites, or community centers to meet clients and coordinate resources
• Frequently interacts with clients, families, educators, employers, and service providers
• May require evening or weekend meetings to accommodate client availability
• May require walking, standing, or traveling between different locations
• Prolonged sitting for administrative tasks, documentation, and meetings
• Occasionally you may need to transport documents, equipment, or assistive devices (up to 20lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:  

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.