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Job Title: TSW Transition Technician

Department: School of Assignment: Exceptional Student Services

Reports To: Site Administrator and District Level Director to the program of Assignment ESS

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Board Approval:  10/1/2024

Summary

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 w/ 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

Note:? The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.? It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s): the District Title IX Coordinator, and/or the District 504 Coordinator, both of which can be located on our web page www.fusdaz.com or in person at 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona.  Or by phone at (520) 866-3500.