Gainesville City School System  Job Description for Special Education Transition Specialist    Provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of the Special  Education Department with a primary focus on students in grades 6‐12; Ensures compliance with all  State and Federal Laws, State Department of Education Rules and Regulations, and Gainesville City  School System (GCSS) Board of Education Policies where applicable.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

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Coordinates all instructional aspects of curriculum/instruction for students with disabilities at the  school level with a focus on grades 6‐12 according to Federal, State, and local Board regulations and  established policies  Participates in the supervision of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities in grades  6‐12 to ensure Federal, State, and local Board of Education standards are being met  Coordinates with the local school and central administrative teams to assure that local school  personnel maintain accurate student records to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Board of  Education policies  Promotes communication and professional growth through local school visits, in‐service meetings,  and professional learning opportunities  Assists in organizing and conducting training and professional learning for teachers, staff,  instructional support teachers, and administrators as determined by district need  Participates with administrative teams to develop and implement the systemic strategic plan  including identifying appropriate initiatives, setting benchmarks, and data collection  Works with instructional support teachers, special education teachers, and administrators to  determine needs of students with disabilities to implement the goals/objectives of students’ IEPs  and to monitor IEP compliance according to Federal, State, and local Board regulations and  established policies 

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Coordination and implementation of the Georgia Alternate Assessment for students in grades  6‐12  Coordination and implementation of effective transitions for students from middle to high school  and HS to post‐secondary outcomes  Coordination and implementation of IEP Transition Plans as a part of the annual review process 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES  

Communicates information to local school personnel in a timely, professional, and productive  manner 

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Supports/models effective communication with schools, other departments, and agencies to  provide for effective services for students with disabilities  Represents the Department on committees as assigned by the Director of Special Education  Completes Federal, State, Local reports as assigned by the Director of Special Education in an  accurate and timely manner  Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator 

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Leadership certification referred but not required  The Special Education Transition Specialist for grades 6‐12 is a school based position and will have a  workspace on the campus of Gainesville Middle School as well as a workspace on the campus of  Gainesville High School.   Reports to Director of Special Education 

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