Transition Facilitator, Special Education
Apply NowCompany: Baltimore County Public Schools
Location: Jefferson, AL 36745
Description:
Position Type:
TEACH - SPECIAL EDUCATION/TRANSITION FACILITATOR (T25600)
Date Posted:
4/4/2025
Location:
JEFFERSON BLDG C&I - SPECIAL ED (099961)
Closing Date:
04/18/2025BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Transition Facilitator, Special Education
SCHEDULE: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Special Education
DEFINITION: Plans, coordinates, leads, trains, and participates in the provision of transition services to middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in the systems strategic plan.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Collaborates with stakeholders to provide transition planning services from school to post-secondary opportunities in an educational or work setting for middle and high school students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Provides professional development to school-based staff, IEP teams, parents, and community members on transition topics.
Serves as a resource for transition teams, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) personnel, coordinators of community services, Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) counselors, teachers, BCPS school staff, MANSEF staff and other stakeholders.
Provides transition information and technical assistance to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students and other interested parties in a variety of formats.
Assists with student career interests, skills, and knowledge by providing training, coaching and feedback related to postsecondary transition planning for case managers, teachers, department chair, IEP chairs, parents, school counselors and career and technology education teachers.
Arrange tours related to career interests or agency opportunities; arrange for speakers from adult agencies to visit schools or present to parents.
Assist Work Based Learning teachers with students with IEPs by providing resources and consultative services on work accommodations.
Participates with IEP/transition teams in the development/review of transition plans, outcomes, services, and linkages to adult service agencies.
Develops collaborative relationships with external partners and exchanges information to benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in the world of work, education, training and independent living.
Provides linkages to appropriate agencies by obtaining parent permission to release records with applications for services to assist in connecting students with adult service providers, vocational training, or other necessary resources.
Initiates job development with employers for students, and distributes work-based learning contracts to employers, school-based personnel, parents and students for risk management purposes. Will collect data related to the progress of student work-based learning experiences, and preparation for transition to postsecondary options.
Supports planning and implementation of transition forums/fairs for parents and student's county wide with agency representatives attending. Assist school-based personnel in planning school wide employment and career fairs for entire school.
Participates in outside agency committees as needed to enhance postsecondary transition knowledge of ever-changing policies and procedures.
Assists schools with maintaining compliance with all postsecondary transition mandates including MSDE State Performance Plan Indicator 13.
Completes and submits monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to enclave and work-based learning attendance, and transition facilitator accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in special education or a related field. Three years of satisfactory experience working with middle or high school special education students either in a teaching or support services position. Experience in vocational education/school to work programs is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education. Endorsement in work-based learning is preferred. The work-based learning endorsement must be obtained within one year.
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in Special Education. Endorsement in work-based learning is preferred. The work-based learning endorsement must be obtained within one year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of inclusive educational practices, IDEA guidelines, IEP development, LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), and compliance with federal and state mandates including knowledge of transition service requirements and labor laws. Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstration of expertise and experience in assessment/data analysis and instruction ages three through post-secondary. Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, IEP team facilitation and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office and school environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A
GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scale
SALARY: $60,000 - $119,522
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Established/Revised: 5/2018, 3/2022, 4/2023, 8/2024, 2/2025, 4/2025
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Sally Barbieri
Special Education Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org
TEACH - SPECIAL EDUCATION/TRANSITION FACILITATOR (T25600)
Date Posted:
4/4/2025
Location:
JEFFERSON BLDG C&I - SPECIAL ED (099961)
Closing Date:
04/18/2025BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Transition Facilitator, Special Education
SCHEDULE: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Special Education
DEFINITION: Plans, coordinates, leads, trains, and participates in the provision of transition services to middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in the systems strategic plan.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Collaborates with stakeholders to provide transition planning services from school to post-secondary opportunities in an educational or work setting for middle and high school students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Provides professional development to school-based staff, IEP teams, parents, and community members on transition topics.
Serves as a resource for transition teams, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) personnel, coordinators of community services, Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) counselors, teachers, BCPS school staff, MANSEF staff and other stakeholders.
Provides transition information and technical assistance to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students and other interested parties in a variety of formats.
Assists with student career interests, skills, and knowledge by providing training, coaching and feedback related to postsecondary transition planning for case managers, teachers, department chair, IEP chairs, parents, school counselors and career and technology education teachers.
Arrange tours related to career interests or agency opportunities; arrange for speakers from adult agencies to visit schools or present to parents.
Assist Work Based Learning teachers with students with IEPs by providing resources and consultative services on work accommodations.
Participates with IEP/transition teams in the development/review of transition plans, outcomes, services, and linkages to adult service agencies.
Develops collaborative relationships with external partners and exchanges information to benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in the world of work, education, training and independent living.
Provides linkages to appropriate agencies by obtaining parent permission to release records with applications for services to assist in connecting students with adult service providers, vocational training, or other necessary resources.
Initiates job development with employers for students, and distributes work-based learning contracts to employers, school-based personnel, parents and students for risk management purposes. Will collect data related to the progress of student work-based learning experiences, and preparation for transition to postsecondary options.
Supports planning and implementation of transition forums/fairs for parents and student's county wide with agency representatives attending. Assist school-based personnel in planning school wide employment and career fairs for entire school.
Participates in outside agency committees as needed to enhance postsecondary transition knowledge of ever-changing policies and procedures.
Assists schools with maintaining compliance with all postsecondary transition mandates including MSDE State Performance Plan Indicator 13.
Completes and submits monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to enclave and work-based learning attendance, and transition facilitator accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in special education or a related field. Three years of satisfactory experience working with middle or high school special education students either in a teaching or support services position. Experience in vocational education/school to work programs is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education. Endorsement in work-based learning is preferred. The work-based learning endorsement must be obtained within one year.
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in Special Education. Endorsement in work-based learning is preferred. The work-based learning endorsement must be obtained within one year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of inclusive educational practices, IDEA guidelines, IEP development, LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), and compliance with federal and state mandates including knowledge of transition service requirements and labor laws. Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstration of expertise and experience in assessment/data analysis and instruction ages three through post-secondary. Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, IEP team facilitation and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office and school environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A
GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scale
SALARY: $60,000 - $119,522
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Established/Revised: 5/2018, 3/2022, 4/2023, 8/2024, 2/2025, 4/2025
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Sally Barbieri
Special Education Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org