POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Specialist
– Special Education Secondary Transition will be responsible for supporting the
implementation and monitoring of secondary transition services for students with
disabilities in Prince George’s County Public Schools. The Program Specialist will assist the office
of secondary transition with providing transition related support to school
teams, students with disabilities and families in ensuring successful college, career
and community planning to post-secondary outcomes.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists
in the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective instructional
program for secondary students with disabilities in areas of career academics,
career exploration and planning, independent living, self-advocacy and
community involvement;
Acts
as a resource to students, family’s teachers and specialists in understanding
secondary transition planning and services through the Individualized Education
Program (IEP) process for successful post-secondary outcomes;
Trains
and assist special education staff in designing and implementing an effective
secondary transition plan; writing measurable post-school goals and objectives
as part of the IEP;
Provides
transition focused technical assistance and professional development in
collaboration with special education staff, community agency personnel and
other relevant transition stakeholders;
Assists
in the identification and implementation of processes, procedures, and best
practices in secondary transition aligned to research and evidence based
practices, and the Maryland Common Core State Standards;
Assists
in the monitoring of state and/or district transition audit activities and
reviews including but not limited to indicators 13 & 14;
Assists
in the development and implementation of career fairs, transition fairs,
district transition meetings, and family workshops;
Assists
in the development, implementation and monitoring of Secondary Transition State
Grant Activities; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum
of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in the field of Special
Education or related services;
Minimum
of three (3) years’ experience working as a school based secondary Work study
or Transitioning Youth Coordinator;
Knowledge
of research and evidence based practice in secondary transition, career
development and vocational training opportunities, post-secondary education
options and school-to-career programming;
Ability
to promote and encourage parental involvement and participation in the
transition process;
Ability
to establish and maintain data tracking systems and utilize various software
programs for project and program efficiency; and
Knowledge
of special education Administrative Procedures and State and Federal laws; and
Effective
oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or
equivalent preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for a Standard Professional Certificate or an Advanced Professional Certificate
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education in Special Education.
Standard Professional
Certificate/Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.