Vocational Adjustment Teacher - Part-time (26-27) school year)

San Angelo ISD•San Angelo, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide and coordinate instruction of prevocational and vocational subjects designed to prepare students for entry into school-to-career programs and on-campus or on-the-job training. Develop personal, social, and work adjustment programs to reinforce strengths and reduce challenges for students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsement or a special education certificate
60 clock hours of training resulting in a certificate of completion and attendance from the in-service provider. The training must include training in job development and job analysis, student assessment and job match, job placement and job site training
Ability to coordinate with outside agencies, businesses, and community organizations
Experience coordinating support for students with severe multiple disabilities in vocational preparation settings
Leadership skills in working with Admission, Review, Dismissal committees to develop appropriate programs to support vocational and transition needs and services
Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of resources available for students with various disabilities
Ability to maintain structure and routine for students with high demands
Experience in special education

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in academic concepts related to employment, social skills for successful employment and community adjustment, and functional skills to achieve maximum independence.
Utilize transitional curriculum and strategies in instruction.
Prepare information and documents for ARD committee meetings and participate in meetings.
Investigate and utilize community resources for job training stations.
Develop community and/or schoolwork stations for students ready for job placement.
Assist in coordinating the in-school educational program.
Work with the Texas Workforce Solutions to secure services during and after high school.
Determine special needs of students with disabilities in the vocational setting and conduct employability skills seminars for assigned students.
Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of each individual in age-appropriate ways.
Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal methods.
Collaborate with counselors in scheduling other academic classes for students.
Work with students, parents, school officials and agencies to facilitate transition to independent living and assist students with post-high school social services and educational agencies.
Maintain open communication with principal and staff to assure support for students.
Collaborate with the functional academic program to assess skills addressed in cross curriculum settings to ensure success in work and transition to post high school settings.
Develop positive public relations through the use of the local press and personal communications and develop presentations to be presented to local civic organizations.
Counsel with parents and students on the purposes and expected outcomes of the program and report progress to parents and school personnel at specified intervals.
Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional learning and participate in professional learning to improve performance.
Assist in training and supervising the daily duties of vocational job coaches.