NEXT STEPS Committee Member - Transition Program Only

Position Type:
Stipend Position/Next Steps Team Member
Date Posted:
7/15/2024
Location:
Transition - Orland Park
Date Available:
08/05/2024
Closing Date:
Until filled
SOUTHWEST COOK COUNTY COOPERATIVE
ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: NEXT STEPS Team Member
REPORTS TO: Transition Supervisor, DRS Coordinator
SUPERVISES: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with transition planning
Experience working with adult agencies
Experience presenting to a group
Experience working with children
EVALUATION: Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with Cooperative guidelines
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE
Technical Skills

• Plans, organizes and presides over transition planning trainings
• Plans and organizes guest speakers
• Communicates in an effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners and visitors
• Confers with team on a regular basis regarding program needs

Staff Roles

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with respect to work-related and student information
• Demonstrates initiative and continual assessment of personal effectiveness
• Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Follows procedures and policies established by the Cooperative

Professionalism

• Follows policies and procedures of SWCCCASE
• Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students

• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback
• Actively participates in the evaluation process
• Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
• Uses judgment appropriately
• Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
• Treats others with respect and dignity
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Maintains a clean work area
• Dresses appropriately

Communication Skills

• Performs as an integral member of the educational team
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position
• Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with SWCCCASE

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor