Carroll Community School DistrictPOSITION TITLE: Transition Alliance Program (TAP) CoordinatorREPORTS TO: High School Principal Job DescriptionThe TAP Coordinator will be responsible for helping high school age students and young adults prepare for living, working, and learning up to the age of 25. Services offered will primarily focus on the following Pre-Employment Transition Services: oJob Exploration Counseling, oWorkplace Readiness Training, oCounseling on Opportunities, oWork-Based Learning Experiences, oSelf-Advocacy InstructionOther activities will include such things as instruction; personal counseling; job development and placement activities (including short-term job coaching); collaboration with high school staff and Vocational Rehabilitation; and the development of individualized transition plans. Qualifications Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in a field related to special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, guidance, school psychology or other relevant profession that emphasizes services to individuals with disabilities or have commensurate experience within the above listed fields.Able to support and collaborate well with others with a variety of abilities.Experience in working with organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilities is recommended.Experience in helping youth through the transition process from the school environment to the adult environment is recommended.Experience with working with the business community to determine job market needs and developing job opportunities for youth. Possess a valid driver's licenseResponsibilitiesEstablish rapport and relationships with students to help them in gathering information to help develop a personalized transition plan.Work collaboratively with students, district staff, and parents in developing meaningful transition plans and work experiences.Ability to work with a variety of agencies and businesses in a friendly and professional manner.Demonstrate good communication (verbal & written).Work cohesively with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.Maintain accurate records and documentation for reporting to parents, guardians, district administration, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Provide vocational counseling as necessary to ensure understanding of disabilities and assist with developing appropriate vocational choices. Work cooperatively with community agencies and businesses to establish appropriate work experiences for students with disabilities.Work with the business community to learn about business needs, labor market trends, and future needs of the community.Maintain cordial and cooperative working relations with parents, district staff, community providers, and outside agencies.Provide flexible, energetic, innovative and imaginative learning activities. Conduct instructional classes based on individual needs, encourage employers to use job incentives, consult with employers in problem situations and coordinate placement services with other resources based on individual needs.Educate employers on disability issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Provide vocational instruction and employment information, training in community and independent living skills including self-determination, daily living, health and physical care, leisure activities, mobility/transportation training, money management, personal finance, social and interpersonal skills, work-place readiness and specific occupational information.
Coordinate with school staff regarding graduation/transition requirements. Serve as a resource relative to transition services and training information. Collaborate with related agencies on improving employment of individuals with disabilities. Coordinate and monitor appropriate services to help participants attain vocational, educational, and independent living goals.Work cooperatively with other agencies or staff towards employment goals developed on an individualized basis.
Team with other agencies and staff to implement rigorous and doable employment goals.Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary IEP team to build partnerships that will enhance student outcomes.Ability to interact professionally with all individuals, especially those with disabilities. Physical RequirementsPhysical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: - Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 40 pounds on occasion- Requires some stooping and kneeling- Must be able to sit upright in a desk chair for 7-8 hours per day- Must be able to perform data entry at a computer workstation for 7-8 hours per day- Must be able to meet a pre-employment physical examination Working Conditions- Business office atmosphere with a moderately low noise level- Tobacco and alcohol free workplace Terms of Employment- At-Will, Hourly Confidential Employee- 12-month position (Full-time: 230 days per year, 8 hours per day)- Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and Regulations EvaluationPerformance will be evaluated annually by the High School Principal FSLA StatusExemptAPPROVED/REVIEWED/REVISED: April 2023
