Workplace and Life Skills Teacher
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Job Location:
Great Falls, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Education & Experience:
Required: Bachelors Degree and Special Education Endorsement TVI or TOD is required
Preferred: Experience working with students with disabilities particularly in vocational education work-based learning or transition services.
Preferred: Proven ability to build connections with businesses and market programs is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster relationships with students employers and
stakeholders.
Knowledge & Skills:
Communication: Should have strong knowledge of vocational and life skills learning programs vocational
rehabilitation and postsecondary options for students with disabilities. Should be familiar with instructional methods and demonstrate excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Leadership: The ability to develop and supervise work-based learning opportunities aligned with students goals. Strong leadership is needed to manage work-based experiences and collaborate with stakeholders
including students families employers and educational professionals
Technical: Should be familiar with options for post-secondary training and opportunities and support access to educational materials. A solid understanding of laws like IDEA ADA and Section 504 is also essential.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
The Opportunity: Job Overview
A dedicated professional responsible for supporting individuals in achieving their educational career and personal development goals. This role combines elements of instruction individualized coaching and case management to provide comprehensive support services to students or clients with diverse needs.
This position could work with our LEAP program and/or our MSDB School Transition Program.
Core Impact Areas
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.
Student Management (40%)
Assist participants with identifying opportunities for employment developing resumes writing cover letters completing employment applications preparing for the interview and navigating the hiring process.
Assist with scheduling on the job and pre-employment trainings with organizations business partners and employers to enhance job readiness and employability skills.
Help coordinate work-based learning experiences aligned with students goals
Provide job coaching on-the-job support and job shadow experiences as students work towards job placement
Assist with LEAP and Campus Transition Programs providing hands-on vocational training/life skills training for students
Assist with maintaining employer and employment data in program software and gathering feedback to aid in maintaining successful training and employment for participants.
Collaborate with Stakeholders including staff employers and partners to ensure access to student employment opportunities.
Assist in meeting individually with participants (students) to determine vocational social/emotional and communication skill levels. Assist in reporting participants high school and past experiences and summarize training needs for the LEAP.
Maintain confidentiality.
Instructional Support (30 %)
Assist in preparing instructional materials and work-related guides.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly learning and working environment.
Assist with inventory care and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
Assist in creating and maintaining documentation administrative records and reports.
Monitor Student Progress by tracking and providing feedback on student progress in work-based settings
Meet regularly with the Transition Coordinator to assist in matching participants with appropriate vocational opportunities.
Communication (20%)
Assist the Transition Coordinator and teachers in maintaining positive relationships with agencies vocational rehabilitation counselors business partners and service providers.
Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.
Professional Growth and Development (10%)
Maintain familiarity with district initiatives to better serve the needs of participants.
Participate in professional learning staff meetings and special events as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Should have strong knowledge of vocational and life skills learning programs vocational rehabilitation and postsecondary options for students with disabilities.
Should be familiar with instructional methods and demonstrate excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
The ability to develop and supervise work-based learning opportunities aligned with students goals.
Strong leadership is needed to manage work-based experiences and collaborate with stakeholders including students families employers and educational professionals.
Should be familiar with options for post-secondary training and opportunities and support access to educational materials.
Should have a working knowledge of IDEA ADA and Section 504 and how they are applied in everyday settings.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
