Facilitator: Transition

Young World Physical Education; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Annapolis is seeking a Facilitator for Transition to support secondary students with IEPs. The role includes collaboration with families and transition team members, coordinating community programs, and facilitating job opportunities for students with disabilities. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of teaching experience. Competitive benefits and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of the Functional Life Skills Program and the Community Vocational Program.
• Experience assisting students with disabilities in obtaining and/or maintaining employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides transition support to secondary students with IEPs.
• Collaborates with students, parents, and IEP team members.
• Coordinates work-based experiences and job shadowing.

Job description

Facilitator: Transition

Title Code: D33890

Job Summary: Provides transition support to secondary students with IEPs. Collaborates with students, parents, and other IEP team members to facilitate effective transition services. Coordinates community-based work programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates in IEP/Transition meetings. Promotes student participation in IEP meetings.
• Case manages vocational citation students.
• Monitors transition plans for IDEA compliance, including quarterly audits.
• Provides staff training/support in developing quality transition plans.
• Collaborates with students, parents, and team members to facilitate appropriate and effective transition services
• Assists students with identifying career interests, post-secondary goals, and needed support.
• Coordinates the enclave and supported employment programs for students in a modified instructional program.
• Assistants with recruitment and application process for Project Search and the On-Campus Programs.
• Facilitates linkages to DORS. DDA, Service Coordination, CRPs and other adult services.
• Coordinates GTYI exiting students.
• Provides career exploration opportunities for students with IEPs.
• Coordinates work-based experiences (i.e., job shadowing/internships/SOS program) and employment for students in work study.
• Facilitates/monitors the completion of Maryland Summary of Performance.
• Links students to post-secondary education programs.
• Assists in coordinating transition forums and workshops.
• Provides staff development on transition related topics.
• Provides transition support to area middle schools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience: Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the Functional Life Skills Program and the Community Vocational Program.
• Experience assisting students with disabilities in obtaining and/or maintaining employment.
• Knowledge of the transition process and adult transition agencies.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to exercise respect, patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment when working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with students, parents, school personnel, agencies/ organizations and community business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time

Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time

Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision: No special vision requirements

Work Environment: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force: None:

Travel Requirements: 10% day travel within the county to community area businesses and schools.