Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is actively recruiting licensed and experienced candidates for a ;Special Education Itinerant Teacher - Transition Coordinator position. ;
Transition coordinators (TCs) are responsible for acting as a conduit as well as providing services to transition-age youth (14-21) with education disabilities. ; ;Transition coordinators support case managers in creating transition plans for students. ; TCs are the direct liaison between the school-to-Work Program and schools and families.
Transition Coordinators are available to respond to student issues identified at community worksites. ; Community Assessment Training program (CATP) teachers and TCs work to support students regarding assessment, behavior, personal circumstance, etc. ; Transition coordinators are centrally assigned.
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Interested applicants should complete ;all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume. ;
Interview teams may request candidates submit additional items including, but not limited to, letters of recommendation, sample lesson plans, reference lists, and/or writing samples. ;
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will need to submit one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author and official transcripts conferring his/her undergraduate degree. ;
Applicants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach this specific grade level and / or content area, (801, 810, 811, or 830)
Prefer experience in vocational rehabilitation, job coaching and transition planning
Minimum of 3 years teaching as a fully certified special education teacher or transition coordinator (commensurate agency experience considered on a case-by-case basis).
Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience working with secondary special education students ;or youth in vocational settings.
Ability to provide leadership, demonstrate solid problem-solving skills, and act in a collaborative/ethical manner.
Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Proficient use of district and program technologies.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
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The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person';s sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Department of Human Capital. ; The identities of all ";final candidates"; may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
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Provide staff training in the development of effective Summary of Performances. ;
Develop and give transition presentations on variety of related topics. ;
Assist staff in writing and submitting SOPs. ;
Conduct training in the ;development of transition Individualized Education Plans ;(IEP) that are compliant with Indicator 13. ;
Maintain records and complete paperwork as required. ;
Complete other duties as assigned. ;
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Facilitate and coordinate referral process to CATP, OJT and ETP, visit CATP, OJT and ETP sites, observe ; students¿ performance at sites and communicate results to staff, students and parents.
Create job placements in the community. ;
Maintain communication between post-secondary institutions, employers, employment ;training, and agency providers (e.g. MATC, UW System, DVR, Project Assist, and Milwaukee County Adult Services) during transition process. ;
Work in collaboration with guidance to provide effective transition planning. ;
Facilitate and coordinate visits to post-secondary institutions, visits to career fairs, attendance and participation at Journey Forward Conference and other conferences and assist with job shadowing opportunities. ;
Disseminate transition information to teachers/administrators (including district staff). ;
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Attend monthly Transition Coordinator meetings and distribute information from these meetings. ;
Provide consultation services for transition IEPs. ;
Provides information regarding post-secondary institutions, agencies, and other community resources and services related to transition ; ;
Assistance/guidance in accessing transition services as ;well as providing information on ;transition topics ; ;
Promote self-determination activities ; ;
The teacher salary range starts at $55,201 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on education beyond the required bachelor's degree and previous years of fully-licensed K-12 teaching experience. ;
