Adaptive Skills Instructor; Austin

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For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.

• Competitive starting salary: $3,581.33 - $6,571.16/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance – state pays 100% for eligible full‑time employees; 50% for eligible part‑time employees and dependents
• Optional benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• 8 hours’ sick leave per month
• 8 hours’ vacation leave per month with potential to earn more with longevity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach and instruct students in skills necessary for achievement of independent living and work.
• Coordinate appropriate services for students from the results of assessments.
• Assist in planning or deliver training plans and provide community resources.
• Assist in administering or scoring evaluations for training potential and program development.
• Assist in reviewing documentation and coordinating vocational rehabilitative services.
• Assist in developing and evaluating community resources and providing referrals.
• Plan and develop lesson plans, instructional strategies, training aids, manuals, and other material.
• Provide and facilitate presentations to community groups concerning available services.
• Notify staff of progress about the student and submit reports.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of individual lesson plans.
• Assist in job coordinating functions.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating in a training program environment individually and in group settings to adults with disabilities.
• Experience in assessing clients’ functional levels and planning individualized instruction.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative assessment techniques and tools.
• Knowledge and experience with kitchen activities such as cooking and cleaning safety techniques.
• Knowledge and experience using braille.

• TS II:
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field plus one year of full‑time experience in training methods, techniques, and materials.
• TS III:
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field plus two years of full‑time experience.
• TS IV:
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field plus three years of full‑time experience.
• All levels:
  Twelve semester hours of graduate study may substitute for each year of required experience; a doctorate may satisfy the minimum qualifications; one additional year of experience may substitute for each 30 semester hours.

Selected candidate must be willing and able to participate in an extended blindfold‑immersion training program. Must be flexible; working hours may vary and include evenings and weekends. Work involves travel up to 5% of time; employee is responsible for transportation.

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to  to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. You can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) on the Texas State Auditor’s Office site: http:// Crosswalk/.pdf

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. The position is designated as security sensitive according to Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.