FACULTY MSD - Student Success Specialist
Secondary Transition - Internal Posting
Recruitment #24-009009-0024
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Date Opened | 9/24/2024 11:35:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/8/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $26.16/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Frederick
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Introduction
This position is limited to current employees of the Maryland School for the Deaf only.
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Develop Disability Awareness Modules:
- Design and deliver interactive, accessible learning modules that focus on self-advocacy, disability rights, and workplace accommodations.
- Tailor materials to meet the diverse learning needs of high school students with disabilities.
- Implement Parent Engagement Programs:
- Coordinate parent groups and workshops to ensure families are informed about the transition process.
- Provide resources on employment rights, post-secondary options, and independent living supports.
- Support Job Search for Graduating Seniors:
- Collaborate with community employers, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce development agencies to identify job opportunities for students.
- Assist students in developing résumés, practicing interview skills, and preparing for job applications.
- Work closely with each student to create individualized transition plans aimed at securing employment or post-secondary education prior to graduation.
- Coordination and Collaboration:
- Serve as a liaison between the school, community organizations, and employers to facilitate successful student transitions.
- Maintain close communication with the Special Education department to ensure transition services are aligned with students' IEPs (Individualized Education Programs).
- Track and maintain detailed records of student progress and post-graduation outcomes related to transition goals, including employment, further education, and independent living. Additionally, establish and manage an alumni network to stay in contact with former students, gathering data on long-term success and career development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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