• Job Description

  Req#: 4959401
  
  

  This is a full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year. This position works on the CL-196 calendar (196 days of the 25-26 school year).
  
  The Transition Specialist will work with students aged 18-21 in a dynamic program designed to empower young adults as they transition from high school to post-secondary education, training, or employment. This role involves guiding students in setting meaningful goals, creating actionable plans, and building the skills necessary for independent living, workplace success, and self-advocacy.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  1. Job Exploration: Assist students in exploring various career options and industries; Help students identify their strengths, abilities, and interests to match them with suitable job opportunities.
  2. Work-Based Learning: Facilitate visits to diverse job sites; Organize and support informational interviews and job shadowing opportunities; Coordinate student work experiences and volunteer opportunities to build job skills.
  3. Workplace Readiness: Teach essential life skills for independent living and employment success; Guide students in understanding workplace expectations, including communication and teamwork; Provide coaching on interview preparation and professional behavior in the workplace.
  4. Self-Advocacy: Foster confidence and decision-making skills in students; Teach strategies for effective communication and self-representation; Support students in learning how to ask for necessary accommodations or assistance.
  5. Post-Secondary Counseling: Assist students in exploring next steps after completing the program, including college, vocational training, or other post-secondary opportunities; Connect students with resources and services to support their post-secondary goals; Educate students on navigating and accessing community services for long-term success.
  
  1. Work with all special needs students focusing on positive career outcomes, college success and independent living.
  

  2. Assist students ages 15-22 that have a range of disabilities with the development of career plans and/or train and monitor students in the development of marketable job skills. Provide vocational assessments and evaluate current student skills.
  

  3. Work independently in the community and in the schools. Exercise appropriate judgment and decision making while working independently with students in the community.
  

  4. Collaborate with, but not limited to, the Special Education team and or principal/administrator at assigned school, Vocational Rehabilitation case manager as well as families, staff from post-secondary institutions, community resources, government agencies and private businesses.
  

  5. Maintain accurate student records. Compile data and report it to grant funders as required by contract.
  

  6. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
  
  7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

  1. Strong and effective communication skills both oral and written required.

  2. Strong and effective interpersonal skills

  3. Knowledge of government regulations concerning students with disabilities: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Adults with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504(504) desirable.

  4. Possession of job development skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff from businesses and community agencies.

  5. Ability to make independent decisions while working in the community with students and employers.

  6. Familiarity with local employment market, vocational options and employment support services.

  7. Knowledge of the OSHA (Oregon Occupational Safety and Health), BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industry) and child labor laws and regulation concerning students in the work place.

  8. Knowledge of the elements of instruction and the ability to deliver effective training and instruction.

  9. Ability to work harmoniously, cooperatively and effectively within an integrated teamwork environment that includes teachers, other classified staff, parents, administrators, students and external agencies.

  10. Ability to exercise independent and appropriate judgment while working with students in the community.

  11. Understanding of self-advocacy and ability to impart the associated skills.

  12. Knowledge of high school graduation options and requirements including Oregon's Career Related Learning Standards.

  13. Ability to record, compile, maintain and report accurate records pertaining to all aspects of the program and student progress.

  14. Ability to record, compile and maintain accurate records and files.

  15. Ability to manage difficult student behavior.
  
  16. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
  
  17. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations.
  
  
  

  Two years of previous work experience in direct care and instruction of students with a range of disabilities. Strong oral and written communications. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders.
  
  Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

  To view the complete job description visit: https://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/classifieddescriptions/

  Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

  We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

  ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

  Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

  An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

  The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

  It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
  
  Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
  
  Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
  
  For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
  

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