Associate Instructor - Vocational Focus Job ID 14271

About the role

The Associate Instructor – Vocational, under the supervision of the vocational team leader, supervises and coaches students in employment experiences on campus and in community work sites. The program aims to increase students' employability by teaching soft skills, work habits, independence, and perseverance needed for success in homes, communities, and potential job sites. The role involves providing instruction and support in simulated and real-world environments to ensure students gain transferable skills for their adult lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, instruction, and job support to vocational students in employment experiences on campus and community work sites.
• Implement behavioral plans for each student and perform interventions as needed.
• Drive vocational students to work experiences in the community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, classroom teachers, specialists, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community businesses to enhance and maximize employment opportunities for students.
• Measure and document students' progress toward employment objectives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of instruction through formal and informal assessments.
• Promote independence and maintain the dignity of all learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and/or autism in schools and in the community.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Behavior management skills.
• Computer skills in Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 for data entry, assessments, scheduling, email, and report preparation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Passenger Endorsement (A) on CT driver's license (or Massachusetts equivalent).
• Must pass Safety Care® training without restrictions.
• Requires training provided by CREC in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne pathogens.
• Requires DCF mandated reporter training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with group dynamics and experiential or activity-based learning.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.