EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely and collaboratively with the associate superintendent, Office of Special Education (OSE); the associate superintendents of middle and high schools; Office of School Support and Well-Being; the director, DSES; and the director, Division of Prekindergarten, Special Programs, and Related Services, to ensure the provision of services for students with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, within comprehensive and special school settings. Supervises and evaluates instructional specialists, employment specialists, and transition support teachers. Collaborates with a range of state and community organizations to ensure appropriate supports and opportunities are available to students as they prepare for college, the workforce, or other postsecondary experiences. Provides parent information sessions to assist families in locating community resources to support their children's transition to college and/or career. Works closely with school-based and central services staff members, parents, and students to identify appropriate transition services to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Writes, implements, and monitors Maryland State Department of Education grants to manage professional learning for staff members in the Transition Services Unit. Works cooperatively with school administrators, parents, teachers, and students during Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings. Supports schools, parents, and community efforts to improve the graduation rate of students with disabilities. Analyzes student achievement and transition data as reflected in the State Performance Plan report for MCPS; ensures that school-based staff members develop appropriate goals and objectives that meet instructional and compliance guidelines. Supports resource teachers in special education through determination of services for students with disabilities, ages 14 to 21. Serves as chairperson on central IEP team meetings. Conducts professional learning activities for school-based staff members. Responds to and prepares written correspondence to principals, parents, and community members at-large regarding the provision of transition services. Assures that staff members, principals, and teachers are informed of changes in laws, regulations, and policies. Provides leadership and oversight for the career, community, connections and the transition training for independence countywide classes for students ages 18 to 21. Represents DSES and OSE on local and state committees. Collects and analyzes information on staffing allocations, resources for special education, and assists with budget development for transition services. Participates actively as a member of the leadership team of the associate superintendent, OSE. Oversees implementation of community work experiences for high school students with disabilities. Performs related work as required.