Caddo Parish Schools Job Description                           

Job Title:             Vocation Transition Curriculum Specialist

Prepared By:       Nadalie Thomas

Prepared Date:    January 20, 2004

Approved By:     Jan Holliday

Approved Date: January 24, 2005

SUMMARY

Reports to the Special Education Facilitator, coordinates transition program and curriculum, assists teachers in establishing community vocational training sites, serves as a liaison to adult service agencies, coordinates vocational class placements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administration

• Coordinates curriculum and transition programs and curriculum throughout the parish.
• Assists in developing appropriate community based activities to facilitate transition.
• Serves as a liaison between local agencies, special education department and individual students and families during transition years.
• Schedules high school vocational class placements for special education students.
• Serves as special education consultant to vocational teachers and administrative staff.
• Maintains follow-up data on students after they exit school.
• Provides data on projected service and support needs of students to area adult agencies.
• Schedules meetings of core transition team.
• Provides recommendations to teachers, parents and employers for individual adaptations to promote success of transition.
• Contacts employers for possible job training sites and permanent employment.
• Assists with maintenance of student employment and job training evaluations in order to match students with jobs appropriate to their functional potential.
• Develops community awareness of transition programs through presentations, distribution of printed and video literature and media exposure.
• Completes training to become a qualified assessor in the Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program. Serves as an assessor when assigned as described in the Caddo Parish School Board Administrative Guidelines, Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program. Conducts assessment and performs other duties described in the Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program.
• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting department and school system goals.
• Makes progress toward achieving objectives in the professional growth plan.
• Prepares a self-evaluation as described in the Performance Evaluation Plan.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Organization

• Requests material and data to fulfill responsibilities.
• Adheres to established, formal lines of communication through the chain of command.
• Plans and implements parishwide curriculum programs.

Controlling

• Submits budget requests to appropriate director.
• Maintains accurate records and reports and forwards these to appropriate authorities upon request.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the School Board, as well as those mandated by state and federal laws.

Communication and Human Relations

• Communicates with individuals, groups and agencies, which provide assistance to students.
• Keeps informed on national, state, and local regulations affecting curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree; thorough knowledge of special education records, reports and procedures, and their relationship to central office and state department. Minimum of three years experience as a special education teacher.

SKILL RELATED

Louisiana Type A teaching certificate.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with staff, schools, agencies, parents and/or the public.
• Ability to command the respect of staff and students.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Neat, well groomed appearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Instructional Team Facilitator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

191 days

Or as assigned