Pre-ETS Specialist, Southwest MO Region (Remote w/Travel)

Davita Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Child Development Teacher to support Pre-Employment Transition Services for students with disabilities. The role involves coaching, counseling, and working closely with local education agencies to prepare students for employment and further education. This position, while remote, requires substantial travel within the assigned Southwest Missouri service area and is eligible for comprehensive university benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement and paid time off

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience, including 2 years in teaching or counseling.
• Familiarity with disability programs and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Job Exploration Counseling for students with disabilities.
• Deliver Post-secondary Education Counseling.
• Facilitate Workplace Readiness Training.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education or related field (preferred)

Current MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification

Special Education certification (preferred)

Associate's degree in early childhood education or related area

Job description

Hiring Department

Pre-Employment Transition Services Program

College of Education & Human Development

University of MO-Columbia

Job Description

This position supports the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirement for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to collaborate with Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to eligible students with disabilities in Missouri secondary schools. This role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare students for employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.

This position's assigned schools will be in the Howell, Ozark, and Douglas County regions, and others as assigned by the Director of the Pre-ETS Program. The individual selected for this position must live and work in the assigned area.

This position's assigned schools will be in the Howell, Ozark, and Douglas County regions, and others as assigned by the Director of the Pre-ETS Program. The individual selected for this position must live and work in the assigned area.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Job Exploration Counseling
2. Postsecondary Education Counseling
3. Workplace Readiness Training
4. Work-Based Learning Experiences
5. Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring

Additional Information:

• Requires home-office setup and up to 100% travel to assigned school districts.
• This position is not located in Columbia, MO; applicants must reside in the Southwest MO service area.

Position Requirements:

Applicants must live and serve in the assigned Southwest MO Pre-Employment Transition Services area and be willing to work from a home office. This position requires up to 100% travel to designated school districts and is not based in Columbia, MO.

Shift

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible remote location.

40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Monday - Friday

Remote work with substantial travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in early childhood education, child development or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Pre-ETS Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years, including at least two years in teaching or counseling, with frequent interaction with state agencies, school staff, and students in Missouri secondary schools.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education or related field preferred. A current MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification is required, with preference for Special Education certification.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with transition-age youth, familiarity with disability programs (vocational rehabilitation, special education), career pathways, and strong skills in communication, organization, relationship-building, and leadership.
• Additional: Valid MO driver's license, flexible hours, and extensive travel required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 yearly, grant available/funded

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Child Development Teacher

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the full University application, all applicants must submit the following application materials as an attachment:

1. Cover letter specific to this position.
2. Current resume.
3. List of references which must include at least two previous supervisors. These references will not be contacted until after an interview with the candidate has been conducted.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.