Tchr, Vocational Adjustment - 113

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The VAT assists in developing goals, coordinating job experiences and collaborates with schools, families and community partners to promote successful post-school outcomes. This role ensures compliance with transition requirements, including SPP 13 and 14. This position reports to the Director of Special Education. Teacher, Vocational Adjustment

• Responsibilities body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 16px; } .section-label { font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; } ol { margin-top: 0; padding-left: 24px; } li { margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.5; } Responsibilities Facilitate age-appropriate transition assessments and interpret results to support development of measurable postsecondary goals. Collaborate with ARD teams to assist with the development of transition plans that are aligned with students' strengths, interests, and needs. Coordinate and monitor work-based learning experiences, including job shadowing, internships, community-based instruction and paid/unpaid employment. Provides direct instruction in vocational skills, job readiness, social communication, self- determination, and independent living skills. Builds partnerships with local businesses, agencies and community organizations to secure employment opportunities. Train and support employers, job coaches, employment representatives and other district staff working with students in the community. Networks with local business and community leaders to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help secure job sites for student placement. Assist families in understanding transition processes, accessing adult services and advocating for their child’s postsecondary needs. Attend and participate in ARD meetings, staff development and required district trainings. Provides training and ensures compliance with state performance plan 13 for assigned schools. Maintains accurate progress, services and transition plans in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and/or employment representatives. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Teacher, Vocational Adjustment
• Skills body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 16px; } .section-label { font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; } p { margin: 4px 0 10px 0; } Job Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree WORK EXPERIENCE TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Software Microsoft Office Certifications/Licensure Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment. Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier) LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff. WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT -Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis. BUDGET AUTHORITY -No budget development activity is required. PROBLEM SOLVING -Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services. IMPACT OF DECISIONS -Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction. COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS -Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS -Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS -Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.