KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE:    Special Education Work Experience Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED: 

DESE K-12 Cross Categorical Certification

REPORTS TO:         KHS Principal

                              Director of Special Services

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:   9 months + Extended Contract

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Contacts employers and develops community-based opportunities for students to job shadow, have short-term exploratory job placements and longer-term work experiences. • Matches students needs, skills and interests with available job placement opportunities. 
• Meets regularly with job site supervisors to ensure successful work experience placements.
• Seeks to resolve problems that may arise regarding a student work experience placement.
• Provides necessary training to students prior to placement, and ongoing support once placed at a work experience site.
• Maintains a data-base of work experience sites, the type of work experience(s) available at the site, and skill requirements associated with those positions. 
• Trains and provides ongoing supervision of paraprofessional job coaches. 
• Teaches the required skills prior to or in conjunction with a work experience placement. 
• Serves as a member the IEP Team for students who would benefit from or participate in secondary transition, work experience activities.
• Provides opportunity for career exploration, job shadowing and work experiences as specified in students’ IEPs. 
• Coordinates the delivery of work experience services with IEP team members and other providers to ensure continuity and consistency in providing comprehensive special education services to students.
• Collects ongoing data as to student performance at work site, provides feedback to student, and provides data for Progress Monitoring of IEP goals. 
• Maintains an accurate record of services provided. 
• Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job: 

• Working knowledge of the principals, practices and ethical standards of secondary transition and work experience; relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures. 
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with community employers and work-site supervisors 
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems. 
• Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective work experience placements for students.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely 

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain work ethic and timeliness
• Use effective communication, conflict resolution to resolve differences and to problem solve
• Maintain student files and confidentiality of files
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Withstand pressure and remain calm in crisis or conflict situations, changing conditions within the job, and schedule changes, etc.
• Assist in change and development of special education procedures and programs
• Participation in professional growth and professional development
• Work with community agencies and services to collaborate and provide supports to students and families
• Assume professional responsibilities outside of school setting such as committees, in-services, conferences, speaking engagements, etc.
• Operate a computer and a variety of IEP and instructional computer programs
• Assume nonacademic responsibilities outside of the classroom as assigned by the building principal such as hall duty, bus duty, chaperone, sponsor, etc.
• Travel between buildings if needed

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

* Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas

   and other assigned areas.

* Physical demands can include but are not limited to:  Exerts up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally,

   and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

   including items such as shipped packages.

* Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,

   reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.

* Mental demands can include but are not limited to:  Comparing, copying, computing,

   compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with law.

Adoption Date:    March 6,2024