NEXT STEPS Committee Member - Transition Program Only - Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association For Special Education : Job Details

Position Type: Stipend Position/Next Steps Team MemberDate Posted: 7/15/2024Location: Transition - Orland ParkDate Available: 08/05/2024Closing 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