Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist (Job Training Coordinating Program)

Cincinnati Public Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Public Schools Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist will use a person-centered approach to help students with disabilities craft post-secondary goals in education, employment, and independent living. You will collaborate with external partners and internal teams to support student success.

The role requires Ohio Transition to Work endorsement or progress toward it, a valid special education license, and prior transition program experience in a high school setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License.
• Transition to Work Endorsement or in process of obtaining.
• Experience in high school transition programs or related support roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered transition plans for students.
• Teach Workforce Academy curriculum and coordinate program components.
• Supervise Job Skill Trainers and Paraprofessionals with fidelity.
• Collect and interpret transition data to support post-secondary goals.
• Build and maintain partnerships with families and external agencies.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Transition planning

Collaborative teaching

Data collection & analysis

Family engagement

Supervising paraprofessionals

Education

Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License

Transition to Work Endorsement

Job description

Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist (Job Training Coordinating Program)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857203

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: Student Services

Classification: Certified

Education: Valid Ohio Special Education Teaching Certificate/License to teach children with disabilities. Transition to Work Endorsement or in the process of obtaining Transition to Work Endorsement.

Experience: Previous experience working in a high school transition program, Job Training Coordination or employed in programming that involves supporting persons with disabilities reaching their post-secondary goals

Job Summary The Workforce Academy Transition Intervention Specialist will use a person-centered approach to support students with disabilities in developing individual transition plans targeting post-secondary transition goals in the areas of education, employment and/or independent living. This position requires collaborating with a variety of external business partners and agencies.

Job Duties & Knowledge

Teaching Skills

• Maintain special education documentation and compliance
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate transition goals supporting post-secondary outcomes
• Teach Workforce Academy curriculum
• Implement program components and pacing with fidelity
• Supervise Job Skill Trainers and Paraprofessionals
• Knowledgeable of, and experience in teaching students with Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, and Extensive Support Needs
• Collect and interpret transition data to support individual student's post-secondary goals
• Co-Teach with transition intervention specialist
• Development of person-centered transition plans

Innovation

• Experience in developing innovative supports to meet unique student needs
• Knowledge of current best practices in transition planning
• Ability to help students recognize growth in independent living, education and employability skills
• Develop and implement high-quality interventions to support student success
• Develop and maintain strong family relationshiops

Community

• Knowledgeable about transition activities and community programming, including adult day programs
• Develop and revise Transition Individualized Plans based on individual needs
• Visit Student worksites and provide support as needed
• Knowledgeable of, and experienced in providing consultation about transition activities and community worksites to school personnel, students, and parents
• Help students transition toward independence
• Coordinate transition activities for career and community readiness
• Maintain all special education paperwork
• Coordinate student work rotation meetings
• Support worksite staff working with students in transition to work activities
• Plan and hold Business Advisory Meetings

Relationships

• Establish relationships and networks of support for all families and students-set-up network of agencies based on individual student needs
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with outside agencies, team members and service providers
• Build long-term relationships with employers and community organizations
• Coordinate and schedule services with internal and external partners in furtherance of students' transition goals
• Experience in developing and implementing appropriate goals with parents and students
• Ability to work collaboratively with related service providers to help student progress
• Other duties as assigned by the DSS Director and Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shane Wery
• 2651 Burnet Avenue
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]