Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified

The TOA, ESS Transition/Articulation Coordinator for ESS is responsible for monitoring and reviewing Exceptional Student Services referral and implementation of transition services and articulation from elementary to high school, and from high school to post-secondary (military, higher education, adult day programs, etc.). The candidate will monitor and advise administrative leadership on transition policies, best practices, and outcomes. They will develop professional development for district-wide staff, and conduct programs assessments. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of I.D.E.A. and best practices for transition services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as the liaison between the District and Partner Elementary Schools for the purposes of special education and Section 504 needs.
• Provides support to leadership and ESS Facilitators in the discussion, dialogue and action on Articulation, Equity, and Transition Programs from elementary to secondary education, and to post-secondary training, work, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with District, campus and partner district contracts to ensure incoming 9th grade students, including placement, open enrollment, specialty schools, and programs receive appropriate services at the high school level, including collecting data to propose new programs.
• Assist district and ESS staff in assessing I.D.E.A. transition activities.
• Conducts site visits to determine professional development and job-training needs for transition activities.
• Meets and coordinates with ESS Leadership, ESS Facilitators, and Site Administration as needed to ensure that transition programs and services are aligned with District initiatives and practices, collecting data, and making proposals for new or updated programs as needed.
• Coordinates recruitment for transition programs.
• Collaborate with community members from outside the District to support student needs.
• Participate in campus and district-based meetings, in-services, workshops, and trainings.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Master's Degree
• Must be appropriately certified in Special Education
• Have a minimum of 7 years experience in special education writing, including successful transitioning of students from high school to career or college opportunities.
• Experience in training staff to implement services and paperwork to conform to Federal, State, and District guidelines.
• Have knowledge of Federal and State special education, and disability-related laws and statutes.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 602-764-1100
E-mail: PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org