• Job Description

  Req#: 20926
  Position Type:
  TEACH - SPECIAL EDUCATION/ TRANSITION FACILITATOR (T25600)
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/4/2024
  
  
  Location:
  JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)
  
  
  Closing Date:
  04/19/2024
  
  
  Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
  Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
  Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
  All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
  Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
  Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  
  JOB TITLE: Transition Facilitator, Special Education
  
  TITLE CODE: T25600
  
  REPORTS TO : Coordinator, Special Education
  
  DEFINITION: Plans, coordinates, leads, trains, and participates in the provision of transition services to middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence.
  
  EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
  
  Collaborates with stakeholders to provide transition planning services from school to post-secondary opportunities in an educational or work setting for middle and high school students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  
  Participates with IEP/transition teams in the development/review of transition plans, outcomes, services, and linkages to adult service agencies.
  
  Serves as a resource for transition teams, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) personnel, coordinators of community services, Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) counselors, teachers, BCPS school staff, MANSEF staff and other stakeholders.
  
  Assists schools with maintaining compliance with all postsecondary transition mandates including MSDE State Performance Plan Indicator 13.
  
  Provides transition information and technical assistance to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students, and other interested parties in a variety of formats.
  
  Assists with student career interests, skills, and knowledge by providing training, coaching and feedback related to postsecondary transition planning for case managers, teachers, department chair, IEP chairs, parents, school counselors and career and technology education teachers.
  
  Arrange tours related to career interests or agency opportunities; arrange for speakers from adult agencies to visit schools or present to parents.
  
  Provides professional development to school-based staff, IEP teams, parents, and community members on transition topics.
  
  Assist School to Career teachers with students with IEPs by providing resources and consultative services on work accommodations.
  
  Develops collaborative relationships with external partners and exchanges information to benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in the world or work, education, and training.
  
  Provides linkages to appropriate agencies by obtaining parent permission to release records with applications for services.
  
  Designs, distributes, compiles, copies and disseminates forms to collect data related to the progress of student work-based learning experiences, and preparation for transition to postsecondary options.
  
  Supports planning and implementation of transition forums/fairs for parents and student's county wide with agency representatives attending.
  
  Participates in outside agency committees as needed to enhance postsecondary transition knowledge of ever-changing policies and procedures.
  
  Completes and submits monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to enclave and work-based learning.
  
  Provide postsecondary training presentations to school staff, parents, and students as needed.
  
  Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Education, Training and Experience:
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in special education or a related field. Three years of satisfactory experience working with middle or high school special education students either in a teaching or support services position. Experience in vocational education/school to work programs is preferred.
  
  Licenses and Certificates:
  Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education.
  Possession of, or eligibility for, a MSDE endorsement for Work Based Learning preferred at the time of hire. The Work Based Learning endorsement must be obtained within one year.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Thorough knowledge of inclusive educational practices, IDEA guidelines, IEP development, LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), and compliance with federal and state mandates including knowledge of transition service requirements and labor laws. Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstration of expertise and experience in assessment/data analysis and instruction ages three through post-secondary. Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, IEP team facilitation and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
  
  PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
  The work of this class is generally performed in schools, office environments and in the community. Work requires the ability to travel to schools, community providers, worksites, and transition events.
  
  Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events. Requires attendance at staff developments.
  
  FLSA: Exempt
  
  Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System
  
  Revised: 5/2018, 3/2022, 4/2023
  
  This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
  
  Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
  
  Application Instructions
  Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
  • Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
  • Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
  • Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  • Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
  Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  Non-Discrimination Statement
  
  The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
  
  Contact Information
  Sally Barbieri
  Special Education Staffing Team
  6901 Charles Street, E Building
  Towson, Maryland 21204
  Phone: 443-809-4605
  Fax: 410-296-0568
  Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org
  
  

• About the company

  Baltimore County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.

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