Transition Specialist/VR

Transition Specialist/VR JobID: 24399 Position Type: Related Services Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Location: Centennial High School - Peoria, AZ Date Available: 07/30/2026 Closing Date: 07/23/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: Transition Specialist/VR Department: Special Education Supervisor: School Administrator / Transition Coordinator and Teacher Term of Employment: 9 months � 40 hours / week Salary Classification: 15 Job Summary: The job of Transition Specialist is done for the purpose of providing "enhanced" Transition from School to Work (TSW) services, in collaboration with a transition teacher and other providers, to students with disabilities who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). This includes the coordination and execution of a variety of activities that are designed to educate staff/students/families about the VR-TSW program, facilitate referrals, enrich the process of career exploration, generate work-based learning opportunities, expand on classroom instruction, and reinforce work readiness skills so that students may experience a seamless transition to continuing education, vocational training, and/or the world of work. Essential Functions: as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Promote program by providing details and information about purpose, process, and payoff (benefit) Assist students, family, case manager, and others to initiate and follow through with VR referral, eligibility determination, IPE development, and completing Senior Checklist items. Arrange/coordinate routine VR-TSW meetings including intake/orientation, mentor sessions, IPE review/sign, progress review, and senior exit. Find and deliver details about in-demand industries and jobs, postsecondary education/training programs, recruiting/hiring events, internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, etc. Conduct outreach activities to recruit businesses, organizations, and professionals for work-based learning experiences including site tours, career presentations, job shadows, informational interviews, etc. Arrange community outings (1:1 or class) to facilitate career exploration, postsecondary planning, trial work or volunteer experience, field research, travel training, etc. Plan in class or community-based activities, in collaboration with the Transition teacher to supplement weekly lessons and learning targets. Transport students (in district van or AV bus) to activities, meetings, appointments or events Collaborate with school counselors, career center, CTE teachers, transition tech to plan school-wide college & career events, exchange information, share resources, and facilitate student access/use of services. Provide instruction/coaching in workplace skills, self-regulation, goal setting, self-determination, job search, interview skills, applying for jobs, financial aid, college/trade school, and concept of life-long-learning. Act as a liaison between VR, school, district, student, family, and other agency reps. Maintain accurate and timely documentation (e.g., time/effort log, mileage, service and progress reports) Communicate transition plan, progress & needs with Transition team (family, counselors, case manager, etc.) Attend ALL trainings, meetings, and professional learning by Peoria, RSA, and/or ADE as required. Other duties as assigned by Transition Coordinator or Transition Strategist KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS General knowledge of state and federal labor laws General knowledge of laws pertaining to special education & rights of employees with disabilities General knowledge of methods/techniques for teaching life skills to students with disabilities General knowledge of agencies/organizations that provide serv…