Position Summary:

• Assists in the development of training modules and materials related to Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) including video and other training technology.
• Provides training and technical assistance to school/district personnel, students, family members and local partners in PCAST and transition planning in keeping with DOE-OSE and Boggs Center agreements and expectations.
• Develops and provides training and presentations about Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) to schools/districts and others statewide according to procedure.
• Assists in developing project elements and timelines in collaboration with supervisor, PCAST coworkers, and DOEOSE staff.
• Collaborates with other Boggs Center employees regarding Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) including data collection, evaluations, written and verbal communications, and information sharing.
• As required, conducts analyses, drafts summaries, and creates materials related to Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) and local progress with Pathways to Postsecondary Success.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field (Education, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Speech therapy, Psychology) and at least three (3) years professional experience in the field of disabilities, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, as indicated above, plus five (5) years' experience years professional experience in the field of disabilities, or a PhD in a related field, as indicated above, and one (1) year of experience in the field of disabilities.
• Direct experience working with students with disabilities.
• Direct experience in transition from school to adult life/employment for students with disabilities.
• Direct experience in Person-Centered Planning (PCP).
• Direct experience in special education.
• Direct experience in coordinating services for students with disabilities.
• Direct experience in meeting facilitation, collaboration, and group problem-solving.
• Direct experience in coordinating services for students with disabilities, Knowledgeable about processes for transition from school to adult life/employment.
• Direct experience in coordinating complex collaborative projects and/or program development; and Basic computer proficiency in word processing, video conferencing, data analysis programs, PowerPoint, and use of internet.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: May need to lift weights up to approximately 25 pounds in order to move equipment and materials.
• Work Environment: New Brunswick based main office. Semi-private work area that is generally pleasant in a clean, well-lighted, quiet-to-moderatelyloud setting. Occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. Candidate must be willing and able to travel statewide to provide training and technical assistance on site.

Posting Number: 25ST2141

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