Transition Coordinator - NW Colorado BOCES - Index

POSITION TITLE: Transition Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Executive Director
FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES:
Maintain a high quality transition program throughout the member school districts served
by NWBOCES.
Prepare students with disabilities and their families for a successful transition into postschool
activities, including post-secondary education, independent living, employment
and/or community participation.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership for implementing transition-focused planning in the high schools and
middle schools served by NW BOCES.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with businesses, agencies and organizations
which provide post-secondary services for students with disabilities.
Communicate effectively with students, families, community agencies, and school
personnel.
Educate transition personnel on current legal requirements for transition programs.
Research and provide up-to-date information on assessments and curriculum materials
available for transition programs.
Attend IEP meetings when requested by parents and/or transition teachers to give
definition to the Transition Planning.
Develop and maintain a Transition Steering Committee composed of teachers, parents,
SWAP coordinators and representatives from outside agencies.
Develop and maintain a Handbook for Transition Teachers with guidelines, forms,
resources, etc. pertinent to transition.
Develop and maintain a Parent Resource book to be used by teachers when helping
parents contact outside agencies for postsecondary support and services.
Encourage the development of self-advocacy skills and participation in the IEP process
for students with disabilities.
Serve as a liaison between Colorado Department of Education and NWBOCES regarding
Transition issues.
Evaluate IEP and Summary of Performance documents in each district for compliance
with the requirements of the Colorado Department of Education and the Federal Office of
Special Education
Serve as a resource for transition teachers and provide professional development in
current transition issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Master’s Degree preferred
Valid Colorado teaching certification
Valid Special Education certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures, as well as state and
federal guidelines for the educational requirements for transition and special
education students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to multiple districts throughout the BOCES area
Experience:
Three years of secondary teaching experience preferred