TOA, ESS TRANSITION AND ARTICULATION COORDINATOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (204583)

TOA, Transition and Articulation Coordinator for ESS
 

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
 

SUMMARY

The TOA, ESS Transition/Articulation Coordinator for ESS is responsible for monitoring and reviewing Exceptional Student Services referral and implementation of transition services and articulation from elementary to high school, and from high school to post-secondary (military, higher education, adult day programs, etc.). The candidate will monitor and advise administrative leadership on transition policies, best practices, and outcomes. They will develop professional development for district-wide staff, and conduct programs assessments. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of I.D.E.A. and best practices for transition services.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serves as the liaison between the District and Partner Elementary Schools for the purposes of special education and Section 504 needs.
2. Provides support to leadership and ESS Facilitators in the discussion, dialogue and action on Articulation, Equity, and Transition Programs from elementary to secondary education, and to post-secondary training, work, and educational programs.
3. Collaborate with District, campus and partner district contracts to ensure incoming 9th grade students, including placement, open enrollment, specialty schools, and programs receive appropriate services at the high school level, including collecting data to propose new programs.
4. Assist district and ESS staff in assessing I.D.E.A. transition activities.
5. Conducts site visits to determine professional development and job-training needs for transition activities.
6. Meets and coordinates with ESS Leadership, ESS Facilitators, and Site Administration as needed to ensure that transition programs and services are aligned with District initiatives and practices, collecting data, and making proposals for new or updated programs as needed.
7. Coordinates recruitment for transition programs.
8. Collaborate with community members from outside the District to support student needs.
9. Participate in campus and district-based meetings, in-services, workshops, and trainings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

• •Possess a Master's Degree
• Must be appropriately certified in Special Education
• Have a minimum of 7 years' experience in special education writing, including successful transitioning of students from high school to career or college opportunities.
• Experience in training staff to implement services and paperwork to conform to Federal, State, and District guidelines.
• Have knowledge of Federal and State special education, and disability-related laws and statutes.
• Possess an Active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employer. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits
• Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, a nd individuals with whom the Board does business.