Special Education Transition Specialist - Special Education (2025-2026)
Company: Prosper ISD
Location: Prosper
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Salary: 68,381/Days: 187 Primary Purpose: Facilitate the
implementation of transition and employment services for students
with disabilities, assuring that coordinated outcomes are
appropriately planned. Provide information and resources to
students, parents/guardians, school staff, and agency providers.
Support 18/transition services. Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited
university Valid Texas teaching certificate in the field of special
education Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of federal laws,
state requirements, and current regulations related to special
education students and programs as well as those specific to
transition services Knowledge of evidence-based practices related
to transition planning Ability to function within school and
community settings Strong computer skills Ability to work
cooperatively with staff, students, parents, and the community
Ability to work with team members and model evidence-based
practices Ability to work with various community and governmental
agencies Ability to interpret data Excellent communication (written
and oral), organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to
effectively develop training materials and provide professional
development to district staff Comprehensive understanding of
graduation requirements as outlined by TEA Knowledge and
understanding of Person Centered Planning Process Experience: Three
years of teaching experience Experience in implementing transition
planning for students with disabilities Major Responsibilities and
Duties: Assessment 1. Recommend age-appropriate transition
assessments for use with students. 2. Recommend best practices for
staff related to ensuring accurate assessment and utilization of
data for IEP planning. Consultation 3. Provide staff development
training to appropriate personnel related to evidence-based
practices, documentation, and legal requirements for transition
planning. 4. Participate in consultation with staff members and
parents regarding student needs as needed. Program Management 5.
Provide feedback to the special education coordinator regarding
transition updates and future programming needs. 6. Ensure that IEP
documents address required elements of transition as indicated
through federal law, state guidelines, and local district policies.
7. Plan transition-related parent workshop offerings. 8. Support
18/transition services, student enterprises, and community
partnerships. 9. Serve as district liaison for outside agencies
such as Texas Workforce Solutions, LifePath Systems, and Denton
County MHMR. 10. Collaborate with special education coordinator and
district CCMR staff on reporting for special education students.
Communication 11. Maintain a positive and effective relationship
with supervisors. 12. Effectively communicate with colleagues,
students, parents/guardians, community partners, and agency
providers. 13. Maintain confidentiality. 14. Observe professional
and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted
community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.
15. Perform other duties as assigned. Professional Growth and
Development 16. Participate in appropriate professional development
meetings to stay current on best practices, changes in law, etc.
17. Participate in Transition and Employment Designee (TED)
Community of Practice meetings. 18. Keep current on district course
offerings, district and state graduation requirements, endorsement
areas, LOTE replacements, and CCMR coding. Supervisory
Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal
computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent
walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15
pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to
noise Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work
prolonged or irregular hours
Keywords: Prosper ISD, Plano , Special Education Transition Specialist - Special Education (2025-2026), Education / Teaching , Prosper, Texas
