ESP - Special Education​/Vocational Trainer

Job Summary: Assist Work Experience Coordinators (WEC) in the day-to-day operation and function of the Community Based Vocation Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program's simulated and production work labs. Work with individual or small groups of students in community placements under the direction of a WEC and as directed by and under the supervision of the Student Services Administrator.

Responsibilities and Tasks Include:

• Assist in the implementation of the students' instructional special education/vocational training plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
• Assist with job development for students receiving CBVAT services.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations for students' program in all settings under the direction of the student's case manager, teacher, or work coordinator.
• Act as a liaison between the CBVAT program and community partnerships.
• Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various instructional settings.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data documents relevant to assigned student(s).
• Attend staffings, conferences and other meetings as requested by Supervising Administrator.
• Assist with preparation, collection and maintenance of appropriate materials and equipment for the CBVAT program labs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include:

• Perform tasks and effectively work with a variety of personnel from various disciplines, including community businesses.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or other human services experience.
• Ability to work independently with WEC work direction on community sites with students.
• Proficiency with office technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms).
• Responsibly assist students in transitioning from school to community (i.e. safety knowledge, appropriate behavior, self-advocacy).
• Physical capacity to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract

Work Schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week

Job Type or FTE: part-time; school year

Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Osseo Area Schools Offer:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference:
If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation:
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.