Job Description:

The Teacher on Assignment, ESS Transition/Articulation Coordinator for ESS is responsible for monitoring and reviewing Exceptional Student Services referral and implementation of transition services and articulation from elementary to high school, and from high school to post-secondary (military, higher education, adult day programs, etc.). The candidate will monitor and advise administrative leadership on transition policies, best practices, and outcomes. They will develop professional development for district-wide staff, and conduct programs assessments. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of I.D.E.A. and best practices for
transition services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Serves as the liaison between the District and Partner Elementary Schools for the purposes of special
education and Section 504 needs.
2. Provides support to leadership and ESS Facilitators in the discussion, dialogue and action on Articulation,
Equity, and Transition Programs from elementary to secondary education, and to post-secondary training,
work, and educational programs.
3. Collaborate with District, campus and partner district contracts to ensure incoming 9th grade students,
including placement, open enrollment, specialty schools, and programs receive appropriate services at the
high school level, including collecting data to propose new programs.
4. Assist district and ESS staff in assessing I.D.E.A. transition activities.
5. Conducts site visits to determine professional development and job-training needs for transition activities.
6. Meets and coordinates with ESS Leadership, ESS Facilitators, and Site Administration as needed to ensure
that transition programs and services are aligned with District initiatives and practices, collecting data, and
making proposals for new or updated programs as needed.
7. Coordinates recruitment for transition programs.
8. Collaborate with community members from outside the District to support student needs.
9. Participate in campus and district-based meetings, in-services, workshops, and trainings. 

Apply to PXU at https://www.applitrack.com/phxhs/onlineapp/ so that you can be considered for this amazing role and opportunity within PXU! PXU offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, PXU is a portfolio high school district which fosters collaboration and communication of support services personnel through professional learning communities. The focus of PXU is on increasing student engagement in classes as well as on the campus; on being compassionate to student needs and diverse learning differences; and on being creative in meeting the needs of students to increase student achievement while preparing students for career, college and life. Phoenix Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or immigration status.

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