Vocational Instructor

WorkReady Texas•Terrell, TX

1d•$500 - $800

About The Position

The Work Ready Vocational Adjustment Instructor helps students with disabilities learn and understand the expectations of successful employment. The instructor facilitates a prescribed training curriculum in a high school classroom using varied instructional approaches. Topics include work personality, work interests, work values, transferable skills, and soft skills such as communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professionalism. Class sizes generally range from five to six students, and classes typically follow high school schedules. The role is based in Terrell and offers in-person and virtual classes. Schedules are 1–3 hours per day, 2–3 days per week, depending on school schedules. Instructors are paid for each student who completes each VAT course; stated pay is roughly $500–800 per week, with payment occurring after students complete their courses.

Requirements

At least 60 college credit hours.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Classroom experience.
Complete two required 30-hour online credentialing courses before starting.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the Work Ready vocational adjustment training curriculum for students with disabilities.
Use varied instructional approaches to teach employment expectations, work-related self-awareness, transferable skills, and workplace soft skills.
Teach classes according to school schedules, either in person or virtually.