Job Description:
SUMMARY: Responsible for developing, implementing and delivering the instructional program to meet the needs of students in Special Education in order to prepare students to enter the work force after high school or post-secondary education and/or training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Teaches vocational training classes and manages a variety of vocational training work crews daily as part of Transition from School to Work (TSW) and Danbury Transition Program (DTP) opportunities for students with IEPs and/or 504 plans. Observes work crews as necessary and monitor quality of work performed by crews.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere, which ensures the emotional and physical safety of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility.
• Serves as case manager responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Maintains accurate and confidential records for all assigned students.
• Provides information, support, and communication with parents and families as pertains to transition from high school.
• Requests and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for the vocational training program and participating students.
• Supervises and conducts evaluations for paraprofessionals (job coaches) assigned to the vocational training program.
• Trains paraprofessionals (job coaches) on teaching/job coaching methodologies specific to students in vocational training.
• Assists paraprofessionals (job coaches) with modifications and accommodations to perform assigned work tasks.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement to maintain organization, orderliness, and a productive learning environment.
• Records attendance, grades, and conducts semester finals (job evaluations) for students enrolled in vocational training classes.
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student need and workplace orientated curriculum.
• Works closely with other TSW/DTP employees to manage student work hours for payroll, maintain existing work opportunities and create new work opportunities for students, and manage income and expenses related to work crews. Prepares for, attends, and staffs the TSW/DTP vocational training booth at major community festivals. May attend other events as assigned.
• Participates in special education department meetings, general staff meetings, and Transition Team meetings.
• Monitors activities of peer mentors, TAs, interns, and classroom volunteers as necessary.

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supervises paraprofessionals (job coaches) assigned to vocational training program.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.