Vocational Instructor
About The Position
The Work Ready Vocational Adjustment Instructor helps high school students with disabilities learn and understand expectations for successful employment. The instructor facilitates a prescribed training curriculum using various instructional approaches. Topics include work personality, work interests, work values, transferable skills, and soft skills for success, including communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professionalism. Class sizes generally range from five to six students, and classes typically align with high school schedules. Opportunities include in-person and virtual classes. Schedules are 1–3 hours per day, 2–3 days per week, based on school schedules. Instructors are paid for each student who completes each VAT course; the posting estimates pay at roughly $500–800 per week, with payment occurring after course completion.
Requirements
- At least 60 college credit hours.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Classroom experience.
- Complete two 30-hour online credentialing courses before starting; Work Ready pays for the courses.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching certification.
Responsibilities
- Teach the Work Ready vocational curriculum to high school students with disabilities.
- Use varied instructional approaches to teach employment expectations, work-related self-awareness and transferable skills, and workplace soft skills.
- Conduct classes in person or virtually, following school schedules.
Benefits
- $500 bonus for completing both required credentialing courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
