Pre-ETS Specialist; Central Region remote w​/extensive

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Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program, College of Education & Human Development, University of Missouri-Columbia

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. The role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare students for employment, post-secondary education, and independent living.

The assigned schools will be in the Central Region, and others may be assigned by the Director of the Pre-ETS Program. The individual selected must live and work in the assigned area and will serve schools in Jefferson City, Rolla, and in life-skills classrooms in Rolla and Camdenton.

• Job Exploration Counseling
• Postsecondary Education Counseling
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring

• 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 designated service area.

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

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, Monday to Friday. Remote with substantial travel.

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related area, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: Minimum 3-4 years, including at least two years 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. Current MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification 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 communication, organization, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Additional: Valid MO driver's license, flexible hours, and extensive travel required.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $56,000 yearly, grant funded. Grade: GGS-008. University

Title:

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

This position is eligible for University benefits. 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, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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