What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Instructor - Special Education position at HSMC?
Company Description
Evergreen Center in Milford is a world-class private human services organization that provides living and learning environments for individuals with developmental disabilities diagnosed with multiple disabilities including Autism, physical disabilities, neurological problems and behavior disorders. Evergreen Center welcomes all individuals from various backgrounds and experiences through cultural equity, inclusion, and diversity. Evergreen believes children will develop to their maximum potential when instruction is woven through daily activities and living environments.
Job Description
We have a current opening for a full time Vocational Instructor who will play a major role in the identification, development and refinement of a vocational curriculum for students with moderate and severe disabilities! Bilingual and bicultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
$2,000 Sign On Bonus!
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Participates in the identification, development and refinement of a vocational curriculum for students with moderate and severe disabilities.
- Participates in the selection of appropriate resource materials for use by staff and students.
- Acts as a liaison with the community for the identification and assessment of volunteer or paid employment positions that may be applicable to the students enrolled at the Center.
- Acts as a resource teacher for the students in the development/implementation/monitoring of appropriate vocational services.
- Coordinates and completes vocational assessments for presentation at the annual IEP/ISP meetings.
- Provides supervision, training and monitoring of the Job Coach/Job Finder.
- Uses documented evaluation information, participates in the decision making process concerning placement of students in the vocational training program and determination of in class vocational opportunities, and collects data relative to performance on vocational tasks.
- Trains and supervises students working or volunteering in community placements.
- Participates in completing task analysis, picture activity schedules and/or procedures necessary for instruction of students in individual work/training situations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Certification in Special Education preferred
- At least two (2) years of experience in the assessment, development and implementation of in house and community based vocational programming for persons with developmental disabilities
- Valid driver's license required
Additional Information
Check out our Benefits!
- $2,000 Sign On Bonus!
- Opportunity to pursue your Masters in Education and/or BCBA certification with an excellent tuition reimbursement package!
- Student Loan Forgiveness!
- Tuition Reimbursement!
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Staff Events and Annual Staff Recognition Brunch
Please visit our website at www.evergreenctr.org to learn more about our organization!
Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law. Evergreen Center participates in E-Verify.
