Vocational Teacher

Vocational Trainer
Spring Independent School District SPECIAL EDUCATION SVCS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Vocational Trainer

The job of Special Education Job/Vocational Coach was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for supporting work experience opportunities for students who receive special education services by serving as a partner/liaison with community businesses and organizations, by developing pre-employment and employment skills, through providing information and/or direction to students, and by promoting programs with staff and parents.

The work of the Special Education Job/Vocational Trainer Aide will be guided by the district’s curriculum, student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), federal, state and district policy and procedures.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self- performance and processes.

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

48 hours of college coursework

Prior job related, and teaching students with special needs experience

Valid CDL (or willing to obtain CDL within six weeks after hire date)

Have obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teacher certification

Special Education certification

Assists coordinator- transition & special population, teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting vocational goals and for developing students’ vocational skills.

Coordinates employer and school partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.

Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.

Monitors student performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.

Monitors student’s job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.

Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees for the purpose of ensuring compliance with child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.

Prepares a variety of documents, reports, and written materials for the purpose of communicating information to parents and staff, providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.

Transports students, using a district vehicle (bus), obtains and maintains all certifications and licenses for a CDL for the purpose of assisting them in preparing for testing, interviews, and obtaining documentation to meet program objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The Vocational Trainers/Job Coaches perform the following duties:

Transport students as directed to job/training sites.

Escort and monitoring students when necessary between bus and class/job site (lunches break, special activities).

Follow the instructional procedures of the vocational teacher by assisting students individually with job skills.

Keep attendance records and data collection for grading.

Follow-up as on-site district representative with work site personnel as directed by vocational teacher.

Assist classroom teacher and/or vocational teacher in implementation of the individual behavior management plan of each student.

Maintain all rules and regulations concerning confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher information.

Adheres to schedules, deadlines, and procedures as directed by teachers.

Report to the special education Coordinator, or Supervisor any problems of conflicting expectations, directives, or interpretations by teachers.

Relay regularly to teachers any unusual circumstances or actions taken.

operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of a job include: safe practices in work sites and other activities; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; modern office practices and procedures; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. The job is performed inside, outside, under some temperatures in schools, jobsites, buses, and district buildings.

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