Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher; Wichita Falls

The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are looking for a Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher I-IV to join the Panhandle/West Texas Regional Office team.

This position is located at 4309 Jacksboro Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX.

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.

• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part‑time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld.
• 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)..

The Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher I-IV performs entry level to highly complex (senior level) rehabilitative instructional or training work in the Agency’s Vocational Rehabilitation field offices, customer homes, and other training locations. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting or may coordinate educational and training programs. May mentor and advise others. Works under close to limited supervision, with minimal to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
This position requires participation in agency-sponsored training to learn to read and write uncontracted and contracted Braille.

• Provides training consistent with the agency's employment lifestyle philosophy, individually and in groups, in the areas of emotional adjustment to blindness, travel skills, independent living skills, communication skills (including Braille), support systems, adaptive technology aids and equipment, and vocational training.
• Prepares or may oversee the preparation of in-house reports and supply requisitions.
• Participates in the planning and teaching of group skills training and group classes for customers and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates or may oversee the evaluation of customer case files in order to provide and coordinate vocational rehabilitation services using the electronic case management system.
• Works with Regional Employee Assistance Team to build quality relationships with businesses to provide career opportunities for customers.
• Works collaboratively with other professional staff in assessing customer readiness and skill needs in planning and delivering necessary rehabilitation services.
• Assists in developing or may develop and maintain community resources and provides information and referral sources which support customers’ rehabilitation outcomes.
• Assists in the preparation of or may prepare and maintain case documentation of teacher services.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and developing the customers’ individualized plans for rehabilitation.
• May participate in training conducted for staff development or in the preparation of training programs.
• As a VRT IV, may serve as team leader working with the rehabilitation assistant or may direct staff or external organizations in conducting specialized casework regarding research and demonstration projects or activities.
• May provide training and mentoring to other vocational rehabilitation teachers and assist in monitoring documentation of case service delivery.
• Performs other related work as assigned.