Secondary Transition and Career Skills Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEWThe KIPP DC College Preprartory (KCP) Transition and Career Skills Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of transition services for students eligible for special education and section 504 services. This position with multiple stakeholders (students, parents/guardians, teachers, the college and career counseling teams, the KIPP Forward team, the student support/compliance teams, related service providers, and outside agencies) to provide transition services for eligible students and ensuring that KIPP DC is compliant with federal and local transition requirements. Transition and Career skills Coordinator are an exempt role and report to the principal of the school. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Transition Planning Support the compliance team and case managers in completing transition plans for all students with IEPs, including completing transition assessments in areas related to functional skills, employment, and education in compliance with IDEA Provide Professional Development to case managers and school teamsSupport case managers in understanding transition process and roles in student support and develops systems and structures to execute on those rolesWork with case managers and 12th grade students to complete summary of performances for each graduating student eligible for special education services Attend and present transition plans at IEP meetings as neededMonitor and track implementation of transition services, and report on student performance each reporting periodKeep records of appropriate documentation during the transition processKeep informed of revisions in local and federal transition laws, trends and practicesImplementation of Transition Services Assist students in preparing for student-led IEPs Administer career interest inventories and other transition assessments and review results with studentsProvide direct services to students enrolled in the Legacy Learning Center ProgramIdentify employment opportunities for students and assist them in applying for academic year experiences and summer employment Support students in researching potential careers and post-secondary education and training opportunities Work closely with case managers and related services providers to implement transition services, including the development of independent living and work readiness skillsCoordinate community learning opportunities for students (job shadowing, internships, dual enrollment, employment opportunities) Facilitate the logistics for vocational assessments by outside providers as needed, including securing locations, minimizing missed instructional time, and providing all requested documentation Complete applications for accommodations for the ACT as well as College Board assessments (PSAT, SAT, AP) Assist college-bound students in identifying and applying for necessary accommodationsProvide students, parents, and KIPP Forward counselors with most recent student evaluations and IEPs/504s prior to student graduation Meet with each student and their KIPP Forward counselor prior to graduation to discuss student’s plans as well as required support post-graduation Identify resources for students in need of specialized post-secondary supportFacilitate and accompany students on visits to internship sites and post-secondary training programs Cultivate student self-advocacy, including an awareness of strengths and of supports they will need in post-secondary education and employment settings  Assist the college and career counseling team in supporting students through the college application and financial aid process Coordination with Community Agencies Develop and maintain a working relationship with businesses, agencies, and organizations which provide post-secondary services for students with disabilitiesServe as a resource to families, parents, and students in accessing transition services as well as providing information about transition topicsAttend community transition meetings Facilitate student participation in city-wide transition events Assist students and parents in the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) application process, and support students through eligibility and the development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)Arrange for VR counselors to meet with students and parents as needed, including scheduling with parents and managing related logistics Work with the RSA Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) specialist to implement Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS)  Support KIPP DC’s Mission Exhibit positive rapport with students Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with parents; be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other events involving parents Serve on school committees, attend field trips, and perform other duties as needed Remain on call in the evenings (via school cell phone/email) to provide student supportMaintain professional competence through in-service, workshops, and other professional development activitiesPerform clerical duties, as required, relating to instructional supplies, student reports and records, etc COMPETENCIESStudent Focus: builds strong relationships and holds high expectations for students, holds students’ best interests in mind, keeps owns commitments to students and makes sure others do the same and builds a culture of respect for all studentsAchievement Orientation: sets challenging goals for self and others, takes initiative to go above and beyond to achieve results, follows through on commitments, demonstrates resilience and flexibility Continuous Learning: Takes responsibility for behavior, mistakes, and results, takes calculated risks, uses research to inform practice, continually seeks opportunity for improvement, values creativity and innovation, shares effective practices with others Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Gathers information from multiple sources, sorts out complexity, anticipates problems, breaks down information and effectively analyzes Self-Awareness: demonstrates understanding of own identity, privilege and power, understands strengths and weaknesses and the impact on others’ perceptions, seeks feedback and self-development Cultural Competence: demonstrates knowledge and respect for cultures of community served, creates an inclusive environment, adjusts behavior according to cultural norms and cues, works effectively across difference, creates and sustains an environment in which people from diverse backgrounds can succeed Impact and Influence: adapts leadership style to influence others, anticipate reactions of others and makes a compelling case for a position, stimulates others to take action and accomplish goalsStakeholder Management: develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships, gains trust of key stakeholders, consistently demonstrates respect and appreciation for others