The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Special Education Transition Coordinator for the District beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Projected start date: August 11, 2026.
Wisconsin certification 1801 and/or 1810, 1811, or 1830 is required. Multiple certifications are preferred.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
- Minimum of three years successful teaching experience in special education at the middle school or high school level.
- Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred.
Position responsibilities:
- Coordinate transition services to post-secondary education (college tours, program shadows, prep and set up for entrance testing, gather transition related data relevant to each college needs/requirements).
- Along with special education case managers, provide small group or individualized career exploration (WISCareers, surveys, inventories, etc) for students with disabilities.
- Provide instruction to students in the areas of: self-advocacy skills; job searching; awareness of the job market; completing applications; resume development; job interviewing; accessing financial aid for post-secondary education or training; life skills; budgeting/saving/investing; setting personal goals; independent living skills etc.
- Coordinate community experiences for students related to their transition goals.
- Develop mentorship sites in the community for job related experiences and coordinate student placements in these sites including transportation.
- Provide ongoing employer and student support through site visits or short-term job shadowing.
- Coordinate functional vocational evaluations for students and report results to students, case managers, and parents to help with planning.
- Coordinate transition efforts with other community agencies when appropriate (i.e. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation).
- Provide parent information opportunities on transition related topics.
- Provide instruction, information, and support for adult living options.
- Be the School District of La Crosse representative at monthly regional Transition Advisory Council (TAC) meeting.
- Attend other professional development opportunities related to improving transition services for students with disabilities/at-risk and present information learned to other department special education and related team members.
- Provide assistance and training with IEP and at-risk plan development in the area of transition and participate in state reporting of compliance related to transition requirements.
- Attend IEP meetings when requested by the case manager to provide input related to transition opportunities. Report student progress in the area of transition goals when appropriate.
- Collect longitudinal data on post high school outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Provide consultation to teachers and serve as a resource to parents/staff.
- Maintain all required records and submit reports to the Director of Student Services.
- Select and requisition instructional materials and supplies in accordance with district budget process.
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Participate in program improvement and curriculum development programs as required.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
