FACULTY MSD - Transition Specialist (Secondary Transition)

State of Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD is seeking a dedicated professional to support high school students through transition services, work-based learning, and Pre-employment preparation.

Responsibilities include developing employer partnerships, reviewing IEPs and transition assessments, mentoring students at job sites, and guiding them through applications, payroll, and transportation to placements. Strong ASL and English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a strong background working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Experience in developing job sites and providing job placement services.
• Maryland driver’s license required.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required.
• Background check required for new hires.
• Three letters of recommendation required with application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor work-based experiences for high school students by networking with employers and agencies in Frederick County and surrounding areas.
• Review the student’s IEP, transition assessments, and transition activities; provide support and mentorship at job sites.
• Perform site analyses of employment sites to determine suitability for students.
• Provide travel training when needed and assist students with the job application process, job readiness, and payroll understanding.
• Provide transportation from the school to the job site and back; complete Work Based Learning Experience reports.

Skills

ASL fluency

Written English

Mentoring

Communication with students

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Introduction

Anticipated Opening
for the 2023-2024 School Year.


Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community
that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong
learners.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD,
Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD�21705

Main Purpose of Job

Ensure all children with disabilities have a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.


Implement the transition services outlined within the student’s secondary transition plan, a part of the student’s individualized education plan. Provide Pre-employment transition services.

POSITION DUTIES

Develop and monitor work-based experiences for high school students by networking and establishing
working relationships with employers, businesses, and agencies in Frederick
County and surrounding areas where our students reside.� Review the student’s
IEP, transition assessments, and transition activities.� Provide
support and mentor students at job sites using effective instructional
strategies.� Performs site analyses of specific employment sites to determine
the suitability
of sites for students.� Provides travel training when
needed.� �Assist students
with the job application process, provide job readiness training, and assist
students in understanding the payroll process.� Provide transportation from the
school to the job site and back to school.� Provide Pre-transition services
such as Job Exploration Counseling, Self-Advocacy Training and Postsecondary
Education Counseling.� Complete and
submit Work Based Learning Experience reports required by the Division of
Rehabilitation Services.� Maintain professional competence through service, workshops,
training, and other professional development activities.� Assist the Pre-Employment Transition Coordinator in maintaining and preparing all necessary
data required by funders and agencies.� Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or
without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�High school degree with a strong background working with
Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.


Experience: Experience in developing job sites and providing job
placement services.


A Maryland driver’s license is required.� Lifting may be required when working with
students.� Requires periods of time standing while mentoring students at worksites.� Fluency in American Sign Language and written
English are required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the Deaf culture and Deaf
education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal
background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law
Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)


Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with
their application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before
candidates are invited to an interview.� As an equal opportunity employer,
MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State's diversity.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper
application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the
closing date and time.� Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the
following:


Mailing Address: Maryland
School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044


E-mail:
[e-mail]


Phone: [phone],
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay


Fax:�410-696-3084


Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.