JOB DEVELOPER / TRANSITION-BASED PROGRAMS (7614)

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

DIVISION: Teaching and Learning

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Job Developer/Transition-Based programs staff works with students, parents, guardians, staff, outside agencies, and businesses to provide independent living, education, training, and employment opportunities for students served by the ESS program both on campus and at sites within the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the planning and implementation of various tours, job events, resources, community outreach and other activities and experiences through the greater Phoenix area.
• Prepares and conducts skills-based pre-employment workshops for students served by the ESS Program in collaboration with community partners such as Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Establish business partnerships in the community to identify and develop nonpaid work experience sites and job opportunities for students.
• Coordinates job development and placement for students served by the ESS program, as well as helps parents/guardians identify adult day programs as appropriate for some students with significant cognitive disabilities prior to graduation.
• Modeling for and with students researching and communicating with various agencies who provide transition-related services and resources, so students have the skills to maintain this independence after graduation.
• Conducts required ADE survey with program graduates for post-school outcome data; documents data required by the State Department of Education.
• Gathering data and information from students, parents/guardians, employers, and community agencies to support student progress on transition service needs and IEP goals.
• Serve as program liaison to other job developers and teachers for students to be referred to 5th-year transition programs.
• Participate, as appropriate from direction of supervising teacher, as a member of the Individualized Education Program and Summary of Performance Team to conduct required age-appropriate transition assessments, provide internship work performance, and to discuss other IDEA requirements for transition planning of post-secondary and employment goals and options for students.
• Prepares, maintains, submits and communicates necessary paperwork associated with field trips, off-campus activities, travel requests, Work Training Agreements and agency referrals.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

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

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Avalid Arizona state driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
• First aid and CPR required.
• CPI and/or de-escalation training preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to cater to the individual needs and learning styles of students.
• Ability to obtain district-provided van certification to transport students in a PXU vehicle.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
• Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experience, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a variety of settings and various weather conditions, including extreme heat when helping students with travel training to workplace sites, on campuses, and directly within community agency and business partnerships, inside and outside buildings.
• May be exposed to a variety of conditions when accompanying students to interviews and job sites.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time to support students in community workplace internships required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Principal or Designee

Director, Exceptional Student Services or Designee

SUPERVISION GIVEN

ESS Facilitator provides feedback and support to the ESS DIrector

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
Phone:  602-764-1100
E-mail:  PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org