Special Education Teacher - Job Placement Specialist 12-Month Position

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Overseeing the PAES Lab and managing all aspects of the Roanoke LIFE programs. This role includes coordinating the implementation of workbased learning opportunities for students with disabilities ensuring that each student is supported in developing necessary skills for postsecondary education employment and independent living. The coordinator supervises workbased teachers ensuring that they are effectively delivering instructional services both in the classroom and during handson job placements.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are typical for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversee and manage PAES Lab providing handson vocational training for students

Manage Roanoke LIFE Programs coordinating workbased learning experiences aligned with students goals

Work with WorkBased Teachers to support effective instruction in classrooms and job placements

Develop WorkBased Learning by creating and managing opportunities with employers

Monitor Student Progress by tracking and providing feedback on student progress in workbased settings

Collaborate with Stakeholders including staff employers and partners to ensure access to learning opportunities

Coordinate Transition Services to help students transition from school to postsecondary education or employment

Provide Professional Development by offering training to workbased teachers to enhance program delivery

Report and Document Outcomes by maintaining and reporting on student progress for IEP meetings and documentation

Assist Transition Coordinator and WorkBased Instructor with assignments to help RCPS accomplish division transition goals

Perform other assigned duties

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Should have strong knowledge of workbased learning programs vocational rehabilitation and postsecondary options for students with disabilities. They must be familiar with instructional methods and demonstrate excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills. The role requires the ability to develop and supervise workbased learning opportunities aligned with students goals. Strong leadership is needed to manage workbased teachers and collaborate with stakeholders including students families employers and educational professionals. A solid understanding of laws like IDEA ADA and Section 504 is also essential.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelors degree in special education rehabilitation psychology or related field endorsement(s).

Experience working with students with disabilities particularly in vocational education workbased learning or transition services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This includes traveling to community locations such as employers and postsecondary institutions to support students in workbased learning environments. The role may also involve working in various settings including outdoors and assisting students with handson learning experiences.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an office or school location. Regular travel to school locations.

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Hayley Poland Title IX Coordinator(.

Required Experience:

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