Pre-Employment Transition Services Specialist - Southeast Missouri (Remote Position w/Travel)

Pre-Employment Transition Services Program

College of Education & Human Development

University of MO-Columbia

Job Summary:

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, post-secondary 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 90% 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 Pre-Employment Transition Services area and be willing to work from a home office. This position requires up to 90% travel to designated school districts and is not based in Columbia, MO. The individual selected for this position must live and work in Southeast Missouri.

Monday - Friday

Full-time, benefit eligible position; 40 hours per week, 12 month appointment

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.

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: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in education or a related field is 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, up to 90% or above.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $56,000 annually, depending on grant funding

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Child Development Teacher

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

All applicants must complete the full University application and include the following attachments:

• Submit a cover letter specific to this position.
• Current resume.
• List of references to include current and previous supervisors. The individuals listed on the reference sheet will not be contacted until after an interview has been conducted.

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.

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