Facilitator: Transition

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.