Pre-ETS Specialist; NW Region DHH remote w

Hiring Department

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program

College of Education & Human Development

University of MO-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. This role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare students for employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.

• 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 Northwest/Kansas City 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.

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

40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Monday - Friday

Remote work with substantial travel.

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 Pre-ETS

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must be fluent in American Sign Language, as the individual selected for this Pre-ETS position will be serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• 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.
• Additional
  :
  Valid MO driver's license, flexible hours, and extensive travel required.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 yearly, grant funded

Grade: GGS-008

University

Title:

Child Development Teacher

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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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