TSW Transition Technician (1 Position)

Job description

TSW Transition Technician

TSW Transition Technician will work directly with TSW students to assist them in acquiring the skills needed to complete a successful school-to-work transition. The technician will assist in recruiting potential students, gathering documents, and meeting with parents to assist in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) eligibility application process. Under the supervision of the Teacher Coordinator, the technician will implement a system to disseminate TSW information to potential employers, analyze work sites to match with TSW students, collect data as necessary to document students' progress on the job, maintain an accurate case file for students, and complete assessments with students to find strengths and weaknesses. The technician will participate in IEP team meetings and complete appropriate assessments for each student.

Essential Functions:

Assess all IEP students with age and intellectually appropriate assessments; i.e. PICS, AzCIS, Naviance, Youthhood, IDEAS, District Career Inventories

Look for outside agency resources/referrals for students if applicable, i.e. RSA (Vocational Rehabilitation) / DDD/ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care)

Assist parents who are interested in Guardianship Forms

Assist parents who are interested in Keeping Educational Rights (age 18+) with appropriate forms

Assist with preparing students with any testing associated with transition goals (i.e. ACT; ASVAB; etc.)

Knowledgeable of enrollment requirements for FUSD programs like CAVIT and Culinary and ASSIST students in the enrollment process

Organize a Work bridge program for students who are ready for a Job Shadow Experience

Attend Consortium and Transition meetings

Organize Field Trips to Job Fairs w/ students (seniors especially), Arizona Construction and Career Days, Colleges, etc.

Assist students with Job Readiness Skills and Transition Binders to include items such as Job Applications, Resumes, etc.

Become familiar with/ foundation scholarships such as "Promise to the Future", Trio Program, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Early College / First Step Program (earn up to 5 credits/semester tuition FREE.. . books excluded), Title I, and WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)

Complete yearly reports for AzPSO (Arizona Post School Outcomes) PSO and Summary of Performance for all graduating seniors

Share with parents the LIVEBINDERS link a College, Career, and Govt. resource for ALL

Implement the PAES lab and Money Manager with fidelity

Keep a detailed inventory list for the TSW Program (Printing Pro's, San Tan Savers, and CONNECT)

Complete quarterly Report for TSW student services

Equipment Use standard office equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Travel Requirements Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.

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 High School Diploma or GED required An Associate's degree or higher OR completed two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) from an accredited institution of higher education OR obtained a passing score on one of the Arizona Department of Education paraprofessional-approved assessments required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Have and maintain current CPR/FA Certification if indicated for specific position Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card Clearances Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid I-9 form

Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands necessary typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.

Terms of Employment Salary placement on Grade E of the Governing Board approved salary schedule 8 hours per day, 182 work days plus 7 paid holidays per year. Benefits FUSD offers a competitive compensation package, along with opportunities for professional development, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and support for your position within the district. Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the site administration in accordance with Governing Board Policy.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Worksite address

florence, AZ, 85179, US

Who can apply

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