Pre-ETS Specialist, St. Louis Region remote w/travel

Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS)

College of Education & Human Development

University of Missouri-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, post-secondary education, and independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Job Exploration Counseling
2. Postsecondary Education Counseling
3. Workplace Readiness Training
4. Work-Based Learning Experiences
5. Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring

Additional Information:

• 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.
• Valid MO driver's license and extensive travel are required

Position Requirements:

Applicants must live and serve in the assigned St. Louis 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 and is not based in Columbia, MO.

This position will support school districts across the following counties, with the possibility of additional areas as needed to meet the needs of our Pre-ETS students: Franklin, St. Louis, and Jefferson Counties. Applicants must reside and work within St. Louis, Missouri, to effectively serve their assigned school districts.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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

40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

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

• Experience: 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 or master's degree in education or related field preferred. A current MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification, 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.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $56,000 annually per grant funding availability and the individual's qualifications.

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Child Development Teacher

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Applicants must attach the following materials to the job posting on the University of Missouri Career Board:

1. Current Resume
2. List of references, which must include two supervisors.
3. A one-page cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for the position.

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://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.