Description:

Project Facilitator, K-12 Special
Education Transition Specialist
Position Details
Job Code: C8131
Division: Human Resources
Classification: Certified

Terms of Employment: This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee
Salary Schedule, 9 Months
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Position Summary
The individual selected for this transition specialist position wil provide technical
assistance to principals, teachers, parents/guardians, and appropriate administrators
regarding transition services for students ages 13-21. This position wil be expected to
adhere to the Clark County School District (CCSD)-s Professional Domains and
Standards for Licensed Employees and is directly responsible to the Director II, Special
Education Programs and Projects Department, Student Services Division (SSD),
Academic Unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be
supplemented.
1. Supports, mentors, and models best practice, transition strategies and
techniques.
2. Exhibits a strong commitment to improving academic, social, and vocational
achievement for students with disabilities.
3. Establishes effective working relationships with administration, school-based
staff, and community agencies.

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4. Facilitates staff transition-based professional learning opportunities and activities,
related to students with disabilities, for administration, licensed, and support
professional personnel.
5. Consults with site administration of special education to troubleshoot transition
concerns/issues that may be supervisory in nature.
6. Assists division and region teams, administration, licensed, and support
professional personnel with the effective implementation of federal, state, and
local mandates aligned with transition.
7. Assists parents/guardians or students in problem-solving and acquiring the
necessary knowledge and skil s to support the development and implementation
of transition skills, in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
8. Provides staff with information on evidence based instruction for post-secondary
planning.
9. Assists licensed staff in providing technical information, preparing lEPs, and/or
referrals to community agencies to address post-secondary planning.
10. Maintains confidentiality and organization of records through observable
procedures consistent with division and site directives.
11. Assists IEP teams in the development and implementation of transition plans.
12. Works professionally with administrators, staff, parents/guardians, and
community.
13. Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, as
assigned.

Position Expectations
1. Demonstrate ability to support, mentor, and model best practice instructional
strategies specifically designed for students with disabilities.
2. Demonstrate strong knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates and
procedures as it relates to students with disabilities.
3. Demonstrate strong knowledge of special education programs and services in
the District and the community.
4. Demonstrate effectiveness in planning, organizing, and coordinating meaningful
activities for appropriate individuals and/or groups in a pleasant, professional
manner.
5. Demonstrated high level of self-confidence, initiative, and self-direction.
6. Lead professional development activities for staff as they relate to special
education.
7. Work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and
community members.
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8. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and CCSD policy.
9. Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
10. Work in a collegial manner with all CCSD staff to provide students an appropriate
education in the LRE.
11. Maintain and improve professional competence.
12. Communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Position Requirements
Education and Training
1. An earned bachelor-s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Completed three (3) years of successful classroom teaching.
Licenses and Certifications
1. Possess a valid Special Education teaching license issued by the Nevada
Department of Education (NDE).
2. A valid driver-s license or state-issued identification card.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in job development/placement/transition services.
2. Knowledge of current best practices in the field of supported employment.
3. Experience in building community trust, developing effective community relations,
and working collaboratively with community agencies.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the
minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy
announcement.

AA/EOE Statement
The Clark County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The
Clark County School District is commit ed to providing all applicants and employees
equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military
status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Clark County School
District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative
solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a
culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect the community we serve.
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Job Revision Information
- Revised: 10/24/24
- Created: 03/17/17
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Document Outline

• Project Facilitator, K-12 Special Education Transition Specialist
  • Position Details
  • Position Summary
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Position Expectations
  • Position Requirements
    • Education and Training
    • Licenses and Certifications
    • Preferred Qualifications
    • AA/EOE Statement
    • Job Revision Information

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