Technology 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 prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR. 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. PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU…

• If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals!
• If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15+ years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest:
  Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.
• If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
• If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary.
• If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
• FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

To support our mission, we are looking for a Technology Instructor II-IV to join the Technology Department. This position is located at Criss Cole Rehab Center, 4800 North Lamar, Austin. 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 be willing to relocate to Texas.

• Competitive starting salary: $3,284.00 - $5,746.66/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance – the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% for their dependents. Part‑time employees receive 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for dependents. Remaining cost is deducted from pay before taxes.
• 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:
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• Teach and instruct students in skills necessary for achievement of independent living and work.
• Coordinate appropriate services for students from assessment results.
• Assist in planning or deliver training plans to students and provide community resources.
• Assist in administering and scoring evaluations for training potential and program development.
• Assist in reviewing documentation, providing and coordinating vocational rehabilitative services.
• Assist in developing and evaluating community resources, providing information and referrals.
• Assist in planning or develop lesson plans; identify instructional strategies; develop training aids, manuals, and other material.
• Provide or facilitate presentations to community groups concerning available services.
• Notify staff of progress about the student and submit reports.
• May coordinate the development and implementation of individual lesson plans.
• May assist in job coordinating functions.
• May assist staff or external organizations in conducting specialized casework in connection with research and demonstration projects or activities; may deliver, install, and set up adaptive aids and devices; may supervise the work of others; may coordinate development or develop curriculum.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Experience in planning, teaching and evaluating in a training program environment individually and in group setting to adults with disabilities.
• Experience in…