FY27: Teacher, Transition Support (TST), Montgomery Blair HS, 0.5 FTE

Summary Description:
Under the supervision of the school administration and the Transition Services Unit (TSU), develops and coordinates age appropriate transition plans for students who receive special education services. Conducts ongoing transition assessments, supports the instructional program, and collaborates with families, school teams and community partners. TST coordinates student-centered transition activities and linkages to community resources to ensure successful post-school outcomes in employment, education, and independent living by implementing evidence and research-based transition practices. Physical Demands: Ability to establish and maintain community-based worksites that vary in degree of accessibility. As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, evening informational workshops for parents/guardians and students, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavior management which include nonviolent crisis interventions. Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions. Teachers are also required to attend community meetings and provide instruction at job sites.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) academic priorities identified in the MCPS Strategic Planning Framework: �Building Our Future Together.� Knowledge of MCPS special education policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Council for Exceptional Children advanced special education transition specialist standards and the alignment with MCPS priorities. Knowledge of the Governor^s Transitioning Youth Initiative and the adult services application and selection process. Knowledge of the college application process. Knowledge of the Employment First Transition Framework and principles of customized employment. Ability to use a variety of informal and formal transition assessments and procedures to determine students� strengths, needs, preferences, and interests to develop, implement, and monitor effective transition plans. Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are necessary. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Education Training Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, an emphasis in Transition Services preferred. Three years or more teaching experience with a background in transition assessments, instruction, job development, job coaching, and travel training. Demonstrated continuous professional development through expanded transition-related practices and increased effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience, which provide the ability to perform effectively in the position, will be considered.Certificate License:Maryland special education certification. Maryland class D driver�s license.