Samuel Gonzalez Jr

Strategize, organize, and execute comprehensive career education programs for educational leaders at all levels, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Craft captivating presentations that effectively communicate complex information sourced from the Texas Educational Agency (TEA)
Managed the SCTN State website and the ESC-20 transition site, ensuring their accessibility and compliance with Section 508 requirements
Collaborate with state agencies to strengthen Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion for adults and students with disabilities
Conducted assessments and audits of school district program transition plans, analyzing data to identify trends and pinpoint opportunities for enhancement
Development of high-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools tailored to address the specific needs identified in the audits
Partner with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to foster the development of inclusive work environments at job sites for students with disabilities, encompassing both the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This collaboration aimed to advance integrated and competitive employment opportunities for both students and adults with disabilities
Instruct school districts, community agencies, families, and students in the principles of self-advocacy and self-determination, with a particular focus on promoting ADA accommodations in the workplace
Collaborate with executive leadership and administrators to determine the needed subject matter for continuous improvement
Collaborate with National speakers on improving the Texas Transition process for inclusion, diversity, and equality in the classroom and workforce.
Provide personalized customer service to executive leadership, administration, and clients through phone calls, email, and live video chat.
Coordinate training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators
Provide outstanding customer service to each client by utilizing in-depth product and service expertise, resulting in positive customer experiences

Work closely with high school coordinators to enhance special education graduation rates and optimize transition planning for students with disabilities
Communicate with community partners to improve, employment outcomes for students with disabilities after graduation.
Instruct families and students in the principles of self-advocacy and self-determination, with a particular focus on promoting ADA accommodations in the workplace
Maintain state and national compliance for special education student records and transition planning
Review job sites with employers on ADA and hiring students with disabilities

• Compliance with State and Federal law
• Maintain confidential student documentation
• Facilitated ARD meetings
• Hire and maintain staff