Please contact Adán Delgado, Executive Director

Northwest Regional Ed Cooperative #2

adan@nwrec2.org

505.946.8043 (m)

575.756.1274 (o)

Northwest Regional Education Cooperative

P.O. Box 113, 182 N Pine Ave – Bldg C, Chama, NM 87520 PH: 575.756.1274 Fax: 575.756.1278 www.nwrec2.org

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT Vocational Transition Specialist

June 1, 2017

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field

• Dynamic individual with the ability to inspire students and build relationships

• Ability to present information to various audiences

• Ability to work in a flexible, cooperative and professional manner while projecting excellent interpersonal

  communication skills

• Ability to work independently or in a team while prioritizing tasks and utilizing effective time

  management skills

• Self-motivated and directed with attention to detail

• Motivated to serve the best interests of students, meet goals, and produce quality work

• Experience with compute word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications

• Valid NM Driver’s License and ability to provide own transportation

  Other Desired Qualifications:

• Degree or Training in related field such as, Human Services, Social Work, Education, Vocational

  Rehabilitation, etc.

• Experience working in a school setting and or with special needs population

• Experience teaching, training, or coaching

  Scope of Work:

• Serve as a representative of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) at Pre-Employment

  Transition Services Meetings (PreETS) for students with disabilities in the public schools statewide

• Collaborate with NMDVR to work toward the goals and objectives of the NMDVR transition program

  which include providing opportunities for the following services for students with disabilities:

o Instruction in Self-Advocacy
o Job exploration counseling
o Post-secondary education/training counseling

o Workforce readiness training

o Work-based learning experience

• Tracks and reports number of PreETS meetings attended and required demographic information of

  students served, services provided, progress, and status

• Maintain regular communication between the Statewide Vocational Transition Coordinator, NMDVR,

  Area Offices, assigned rehabilitation counselors, and LEA’s (Local Education Agency or school)

• Provides training, development, and support to LEAs with regard to transistor tools, strategies, and

  compliance

  The NWREC#2 provides a variety of school support programs for member districts within the state of New Mexico. Two (2) Vocational Transition Specialists will serve the NWREC #2 districts. One Vocational Transition Specialist will serve Chama Valley, Cuba, Dulce, and Jemez Mountain; the other Vocational Transition Specialist will serve Mesa Vista, Penasco, and Questa.

  The Northwest Regional Education Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicap in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Two (2) Vocational Transition Specialists will serve the four corners area. One Vocational Transition Specialist will serve Aztec, Bloomfield, Central Consolidated, and Farmington; Farmington will be the home base; the other Vocational Transition Specialist will serve Grants, Zuni, and Gallup with Gallup serving as the home base.

We strive to deliver high quality, comprehensive and responsive services in order to better equip member school districts with the resources needed to enhance learning and increase student achievement.

Annual Salary: Approximately $42,000 plus Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD, Retirement, Sick/Vacation Contract Length: 192 Days

Application Deadline: Position open until filled – for best consideration, please submit application packet by June 21, 2017.

If interested, please submit an application packet (Cover Letter, Resume, Application, Agreement/Release Form, and Resume) to Frank Mestas at the NWREC#2 office or email to frank@nwrec2.org Applications and Agreement/Release Forms are available on our website (www.nwrec2.org) or at the NWREC#2 office.

IMPORTANT:

Incumbent must be able to pass a criminal background check. Past employment and education will be verified.
References will be contacted.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.