Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Coordinator

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Coordinator at West High School in Davenport, IA. You will lead transition services for students with disabilities, coordinating assessments, counseling, and job development while partnering with IVRS and local agencies.

The role requires coordination of IEP Employment Plans, maintaining records, and guiding students toward post-secondary opportunities through age 25.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Education or Human Services or related field required.
• Degree in social work or related discipline preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work with diverse students and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transition services for high school students and young adults with disabilities.
• Provide comprehensive services in counseling, transition assessments, job development and placement.
• Develop transition plans in coordination with IEPs and Employment Plans.
• Collaborate with IVRS, school personnel and adult service providers.
• Maintain case records and reports; provide follow-up through age 25.
• Supervise and manage TAP activities including community outreach and partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Education or Human Services

Degree in social work or relevant profession

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957548
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TheDavenportCommunitySchoolDistrictisanEEO/AA employer.

MinimumSalary:$23.94(dependentuponeducationandexperience)

Duties& Responsibilities:

(EssentialFunctionsofPosition,MajorResponsibilities,SummaryofKeyDuties,SpecialAssignments, Relationships)

Responsible for planning the delivery and coordination of transition services provided to high school age students and youngadultswithdisabilities.Thecoordinatorwillprovidecomprehensiveservices/instructionforyouthinthefollowing areas:personal counseling (includes career), transition assessments, diagnostic services, instruction, job development, and placement activities; development of apprenticeships and community based work experiences; compilation of labor market information; collaboration with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, school personnel and adult service providers; develop transitions plans in coordination of IEP's (as appropriate) and Employment Plans; teaching of competencies as based on individual needs; maintenance of case records and reports and provide follow-up until the individual reaches age 25.

StudentFocus:

• Overseestudentswhoareinterestedinadditionaleducationafterhighschoolbyapplyingtoschools,completing financial aid paperwork, buying books and studying for tests.
• Createtransitionplansforstudentswithdisabilitieswhethertheyhavean IEPora504plan.
• Implementindividualtransitionplansforpost-secondary careers.
• Planandprovidevocationalcounselingasnecessarytoensureunderstandingofdisability(ies)andassessand develop appropriate vocational choices.
• Teachstudentshowtodisclosetheirdisabilitytoemployersandpost-secondaryschools.
• Facilitatejobplacementbyevaluatingastudent'sjobreadiness,developingandexecutingaplanforjobseeking activities, contacting employers, providing job analysis and modification/accommodation recommendations, selective placement and follow-up.

Instructing and Assessing:

• Developandprovideservicestoassess,prescribe,evaluateandguidehighschoolagestudents'learning experiences in conjunction with goals and objectives to obtain competitive employment.
• Developinstructionintheclassroomorworkfield basedonindividualneed.
• Conductoroverseeassessmentstodeterminestudentvocationalaptitude,interests,orgeneralabilityforcareer areas.
• Planandimplementvocationalinstructionandemploymentinformation,trainingincommunityandindependent living skills.
• Communicateandcorrectlyapplyfederalandstatestatutesandrulestocolleagues,serviceproviders,employers, and the general public to ensure that legal and appropriate services are provided.

Supervisory Duties:

• Superviseandfollow-up onstudentsplacedinthe community.
• OverseesandmanagestheTAPcontract.
• CreatesandsubmitsquarterlyreportstoIVRSdocumentingservicesprovidedtostudents,performancemeasures required by IVRS, budget status of program, business engagement/partnership and follow along/up services.
• Supervisesdaytodayprogram,willdevelopandsupportjobtrainingofyouth,andassignTAPWorkLiaisonto individual students.

Management and Coaching Focus:

• Initiateandcarryoutallexpecteddutiesincludingintakeofstudentpaperwork,screening,evaluation,goal development, casework activities, placement, guidance and referral.
• ContributestoIEPmeetings,providingresultsoftransitionassessmentdataandupdatesonstudentperformanceat the workplace.
• PreparesandmaintainsrecordsandreportsasdirectedbydeadlinesrequiredbytheDistrict,IVRS,AEA, Community Agencies, County and the State.
• Plansanddeliversprofessionalstaffdevelopmentasneededtostaff.
• WorkindependentlyandmakedecisionsregardingtheTAPprogram.

Community/Employer Outreach Relations:

• Workwiththebusinesscommunitytolearnmoreaboutbusinessneeds,labormarkettrends,andfutureneedsof the community.
• WorkcohesivelywithIowaVocationalRehabilitation Services.
• Developandcomplete"JobDevelopment"withemployerstoestablishapartnershipforjobtrainingsitesfor youth to learn and work within integrated settings.
• Understandsanddevelopsrelationshipswithyouth/familiesandothersrepresentingawiderangeofsocio-economic, diverse and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborateandconsultswith:Staff,Principals,Teachers,Counselors,MississippiBendAEAStaff,Transition Specialist, Parents, Students and Community Agencies.

Physical Requirements of Position:

(Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredto-

• Sit,stand,speak,hear,see,andwalktocarryoutroutineduties.
• Mustbeabletooccasionallylift,move, or pushitemsof 50lbs.suchasassistingchildrenormoving/rearranging furniture.
• Mustbeabletosupervisestudentsinalltypesofweather.
• Meetmultipledemandsfromseveralpeopleandinteractwiththepublicandother staff.
• MustbeabletoimplementCrisisPreventionInterventionstrategies,includingappropriatephysicalrestraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noiselevelisquiettoloud.
• Workmaybeindoorsand/oroutdoors.
• Workmaybeinnon-air-conditionedrooms.
• Substance-freeenvironment.
• Fast-pacedatmospherewithconstantcontactwithstudents,staff,orthepublic.
• Directresponsibilityforthesafety,well-being,andworkoutputofstudent.

Special Qualifications Desired:

(PersonalQualities,Education,SkillsNeeded,Experience,Etc.)

• SuccessfulCandidatemustpossessstronginterpersonalskillswithaprovenrecordofbuildingrapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
• Haveavaliddriver'slicense
• BA/BSinEducationoraHumanServicesrelatedarea OR
• Degreeinsocialworkorrelevantprofessionthatemphasizesservicestoindividualsorcommensurateexperience within the above listed fields.
• Previousexperienceworkingwithindividualswithdisabilities.
• Communicateeffectivelybothorallyandinwritingandinstructpersonswithdisabilities,employers,school personnel, and outside support.
• Self-motivated,flexibleandabletomeetdeadlines.Must be able to move from one learning activity to the next independently.
• Must have computer skills necessary to perform job searches, assist students with on-line and vocational and educational activities on the computer.

Additional Duties:Havethecapacitytoworkinapositionthatperiodicallyrequiresflexiblehours.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]