Inclusive Vocational Education Manager

Position Summary The Vocational Education Manager supports JCCC’s mission by developing and teaching career‑related courses, coordinating and supervising on‑campus internships, and providing individualized job coaching for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enrolled in the CLEAR and CONNECT programs. The role blends classroom instruction with hands‑on vocational training to support students in building workplace skills, while actively pursuing partnerships to expand vocational opportunities and create clear pathways to competitive, integrated employment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Education, Human Services, or a related field. Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Experience with job coaching, employment services, or supported employment models. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Special Education, Vocational Education, or a related area. Knowledge of inclusive post‑secondary education practices and self‑determination principles. Familiarity with assistive technology and universal design for learning. Responsibilities Instruction & Student Learning – Develop and teach career‑related seminars within the CONNECT and CLEAR programs. Deliver inclusive, engaging, and accessible curriculum aligned with program outcomes. Incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assistive technology, and experiential learning strategies. Assess student progress through coursework, projects, and skill demonstrations. Internship & Experiential Learning Coordination – Recruit, coordinate, and evaluate on‑campus internship opportunities. Collaborate with hosting departments to ensure meaningful internship experiences and provide training, problem‑solving, and modeling of support strategies to internship supervisors and departments. Student Advising & Individualized Career Support – Serve as program advisor for second‑year CONNECT students. Provide individualized job coaching and implement assistive strategies, including task analysis, scaffolding, and fading supports. Support students in progressing toward competitive, integrated employment. Partnership Development & Career Pathways – Build and strengthen internal partnerships with CTE programs and campus departments. Develop and maintain external partnerships with vocational rehabilitation agencies, workforce development programs, and initiatives such as Project SEARCH. Serve as liaison between the program, employers, and external agencies to align coursework, internships, and community resources with student career goals. Other duties as assigned. Benefits Health insurance with employer‑paid options. Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided). Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS). Employer‑paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) – no match required. Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays). 14 days of paid holidays. Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents). Tuition reimbursement/assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee. Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents. Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center. And many more. Equal Employment Opportunity JCCC is an equal‑opportunity employer and equal‑access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with titles and acts as listed in the original statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed