Career Readiness Teacher

Career Readiness Teacher

Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/Vocational Coordinator/Career Readiness Teacher (TRS)

Job Goal
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The Career Readiness Teacher will develop and oversee Transition services for students enrolled in the SASED Transition Program. This includes supervisory responsibilities for the certified and non‑certified staff of the Transition Program and interaction with other SASED program administrators. To facilitate the achievement of the desired post‑school outcomes for students with disabilities. The Career Readiness Teacher will also work to create links for students to vocational and developmental training;

financial and residential programs. The Career Readiness Teacher will also serve as the coordinating liaison between SASED and DRS/DHS, including oversight of DRS/Contracts, outcomes, referrals and compliance.

This is a TRS position.

• Three or more years of experience in Secondary Special Education and/or Vocational Education preferred
• One of the following approvals:
  Vocational Coordinator, CTE Coordinator, Teacher Coordinator
• Familiarity with characteristics of a wide range of disabilities
• Experience in instructional design and modifications
• Independent work ethic for self management of schedule
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Excellent organizational and writing skills
• Ability to multitask, schedule and facilitate both short and long term projects
• Ability to maintain a positive and flexible attitude toward daily responsibilities, colleagues and schedule
• Knowledge of the administrative regulations for special education and transition services
• Thorough knowledge of current theory, philosophy and practice in assessment, curriculum, instruction and professional development

• Coordinate supervision and evaluation of students in vocational training sites.
• Secure in‑school and community job placements for students ages 14-21.
• Refer students to the Division of Rehabilitation Services as appropriate.
• Refer students for transition evaluations as necessary.
• Develop appropriate, measurable vocational goals and objectives.
• Provide written reports of student progress at annual review.
• Complete the Transition Services Component of the IEP and contribute to the Summary of Performance.
• Conduct individualized transition planning meetings with parents and/or students.
• Educate parents by distributing information on transition issues, hosting parent information meetings, and scheduling tours of adult facilities.
• Elicit parent participation in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Respond promptly to questions and parent concerns.
• Maintain required paperwork including but not limited to DRS forms, transportation notices, student data, and classroom correspondence.
• Participate with the Central Office in the development of the program budget by evaluating the financial needs of the program and making recommendations for adequate funding.
• Interview and gather information on students to determine their eligibility for services, the extent and nature of their disability and their need for and the feasibility of their undertaking rehabilitation services.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned caseload; secure, analyze and evaluate information on the student's medical, psychological and educational background, work experience, special interests, social and economic circumstances, personality traits and attitudes; counsel student, in coordination with the prevocational coordinator, to develop a rehabilitation plan and transition from school to work.
• Participate in vocational counseling for students with their parents, employers and school staff.
• Approve STEP work sites and monitor student progress.
• Coordinate DHS/DRS services with school personnel and community resources.
• Coordinate, oversee, and submit all required billings and reports.
• Spend a minimum of 50% of work time in providing instructional leadership to staff assigned to the program.
• Formally evaluate Job Coaches consistent with SASED and state requirements.
• Provide effective guidance and technical assistance to staff, especially to those in need of improvement of…