Instructional Resource Teacher - Transition 11M

Release Date: May 1, 2026 Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Requisition: 12079

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Instructional Resource Teacher - Transition

Location: Department of Special Education

Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees. ($69,239-$129,437)

Effective: July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than May 15, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The Instructional Resource Teacher for Transition interacts with central administration personnel, school-based administrators, and staff to plan, facilitate, and implement transition needs and activities for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and training to secondary special education staff and administration in the development and implementation of person-centered transition plans in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates for students 14 years of age and older
• Provides students with disabilities information and guidance regarding post-secondary education or training that might include employment, adult education programs, college, technical, vocational or on-the-job training programs within the community
• Facilitates communication among home, school, community and state agencies
• Supports school-based special education departments to build their capacity to interpret and apply policies and procedures and the provision of transition services to students with disabilities
• Develops and oversees grants related to transition
• Implements and maintains a post-secondary transition compliance database for special education students
• Facilitates linkage between students with disabilities and outside agencies as required by the IEP process
• Assists students with disabilities and their families with the identification and selection of an adult service provider
• Assists Special Education staff in assessing and determining the required work and daily living skills necessary for individual students with special needs to lead a meaningful adult life
• Assists school staff with student referrals to outside agencies as dictated by the IEP
• Analyzes potential work sites and match students as appropriate
• Participates with county and state advisory boards regarding disabilities, employment, postsecondary education, training, etc.
• Develops programs to increase student awareness of post-secondary opportunities
• Provides informational and training workshops for students and families regarding community awareness and the transition process
• Collaborates and builds relationships and partnerships with community businesses
• Provides training and support to Job Coaches
• Participates in MSDE committees/meetings related to the transition process
• Collaborates with a range of state and community organizations to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are available to students/parents as they prepare for college, the workforce, community, or other postsecondary experiences
• Assists students and parents with the application for programs such as Division of Rehabilitation Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration, and Behavioral Health Administration
• Assists in providing transition assessment materials to secondary special education students and teachers
• Assists school teams and students with the development of appropriate postsecondary goals and self-advocacy skills
• Facilitates and conducts professional learning activities for school-based staff members as needed
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local special education laws, policies and procedures as well as state and Federal guidelines for the educational requirements of students with disabilities as relating to transition
• Provides parent information sessions to assist families in locating community resources to support their children's transition to college, career and/or community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Professional License/Certification
• Minimum of four (4) years teaching experience
• National Board Certified OR Master’s degree OR 30-semester credits post-baccalaureate
• Current letter of recommendation by principal/supervisor dated within the last twelve months

Preferred:

• Completed the SMCPS Mentor Course

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time eleven-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Updated 07.2024, 4.2026