Career Readiness Teacher
Job in
Lisle, DuPage County, Illinois, 60532, USA
Listing for:
The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:Certified/Licensed/Vocational Coordinator/Career Readiness Teacher (TRS)
Date Posted:4/9/2026
Location:Transition Center
Date Available:08/03/2026
Position:
Career Readiness TeacherReports To:
Program Administrator
Pay Transparency
Job Goal:
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.
Qualifications:
Three or more years of experience in Secondary Special Education and/or Vocational Education preferredOne of the following approvals:
Vocational Coordinator, CTE Coordinator, Teacher CoordinatorFamiliarity of characteristics of a wide range of disabilitiesExperience in instructional design and modificationsIndependent work ethic for self management of scheduleExcellent communication and collaboration skillsProfessional appearance and demeanorExcellent organizational and writing skillsAbility to multitask, schedule and facilitate both short and long term projectsAbility to maintain a positive and flexible attitude toward daily responsibilities, colleagues and scheduleKnowledge of the administrative regulations for special education and transition servicesThorough knowledge of current theory, philosophy and practice in assessment, curriculum, instruction and professional developmentDuties and Responsibilities: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 budget by evaluating the financial needs of the program and making recommendations for adequate funding.Interviews and gathers 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 servicesAssumes responsibility for an assigned caseload; secures, analyzes and evaluates information on the student's medical, psychological and educational background, work experience, special interests, social and economic circumstances, personality traits and attitudes; counsels student, in coordination with the prevocational coordinator, to develop a rehabilitation plan and transition from school to workParticipates in vocational counseling for students with their parents, employers and school staffApproves STEP work sites and monitors student progressCoordinates DHS/DRS services with school personnel and community resourcesCoordinate, oversee, and submit all required billings and reportsSpend 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 performance.Encourage professional development of staff including planning, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities.Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings to discuss and resolve staff and program issues and concerns.Keep the Central Office informed of program, staff, facility and equipment needs.Participate in projects and committees as requested by the Central Office.Work collaboratively with other SASED colleagues, member district administrators and representatives of outside agencies.Use community resources to enhance instructional programming.Submit reports and other required information to the Central Office…
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