Job Description

Hiring Department

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Pre-Employment Transition Services


University of MO's College of Education & Human Development

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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 potentially eligible students with severe 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Exploration Counseling

Postsecondary Education Counseling

Workplace Readiness Training

Work-Based Learning Experiences

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 designated service area.

Position Requirements:

Applicants must live and serve in the assigned

Northwest 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 in the Northwest MO Pre-ETS region and is not based in Columbia, MO.

Shift

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


40 hours per week,

12 months per year

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Monday - Friday


Remote work with substantial travel.

Minimum Qualifications

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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

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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. Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.

Additional

: Valid MO driver's license, flexible hours, and extensive travel required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

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Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 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.

Application Materials

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

Cover letter specific to this position. Current resume. 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

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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.