Special Populations Career & CTE Liaison

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw ISD is seeking a Special Populations Vocational Consultant to support PK-20 career awareness and professional skill development for students, focusing on those with disabilities. You will collaborate with the Director of Career & Technical Education, counselors, and employers to plan and implement career-focused activities across local districts.

Responsibilities include coordinating with LEAs, assisting with IEP-related activities, advising on transition planning, and promoting a

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, teaching and learning or special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Valid credential in any area of Special Education or ability to obtain temporary approval.
• Experience in transition planning for students with IEPs, preferred.
• Strong communication and resourcefulness in working with students, staff, parents and employers.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of resources related to career development at all grade levels.
• Develops knowledge of special populations categories and supports.
• Reports, supports, and tracks identified special populations students toward success in CTE.
• Assists students and graduates in career planning and coordinates with work-based learning staff for placement.
• Assists students with transition planning and connecting students with disabilities to post-secondary opportunities.
• Establishes strong communication networks with employers, teachers, students, parents and others involved in career awareness.
• Promotes a coordinated, community-wide promotional program for career education.
• Participates in professional development to maintain expertise and knowledge of industry advances.
• Liaises between LEAs and CTE programming at the Saginaw Career Complex.
• Works with GLBEC to assist students from LEAs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Resourcefulness

Education

Master's Degree in Education or Special Education

Job description

Saginaw ISD is seeking a Special Populations Vocational Consultant to support PK-20 career awareness and professional skill development for students, focusing on those with disabilities. You will collaborate with the Director of Career & Technical Education, counselors, and employers to plan and implement career-focused activities across local districts.

Responsibilities include coordinating with LEAs, assisting with IEP-related activities, advising on transition planning, and promoting a