Student Employment Coordinator

Aurora-Community-Services-4; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Achievement Program

Longevity Bonus

Casual dress

Job summary

Aurora Community Services seeks a Vocational Coordinator to support Cardinial Transitional Academy students in developing social, community, and vocational readiness as well as independent living skills. The role involves direct student interaction and coordination with day services to promote independence.

Travel within Chippewa and Eau Claire counties is required. The position offers meaningful work in a growing, employee-owned company with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to build effective/professional relationships with families and students.
• Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum/activities to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Prepare lesson plans and structure daily routine for students.
• Direct Para-Professionals in classroom with daily/weekly job tasks.
• Allocate 90% of time with students teaching daily-life skills.
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
• Measure progress and provide progress reports on students’ academic achievements.
• Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with program policies.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines.
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom/school campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned with Vocational and Day Services when school is not in session.

Skills

Disability experience

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Word

Team player

Job description

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

Our employment program requires a dedicated staff that is committed to supporting and training students in learning skills related to social, community, and vocational readiness, as well as independent living

The position exists to support the students of the Cardinal Transitional Academy in learning skills related to social, community, and vocational readiness, as well as independent living. This program will range from 6-15 students, depending on enrollment. The students that attend the educational program have cognitive disabilities, established IEP’s, and have completed traditional high school programming.

When school is not in session, this position will work with other Vocational Coordinators and day services programs to assist persons with disabilities in our day centers/community to reach their independent living, recreational, and work goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum/activities to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Prepare lesson plans and structure daily routine for students
• Direct Para-Professionals in classroom with daily/weekly job tasks
• Allocate 90% of time with students teaching daily-life skills
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required
• Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with program policies
• Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom/school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned with Vocational and Day Services when school is not in session

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Ability to build effective/professional relationships with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Proven ability to maintain a safe a studious classroom environment
• Ability to build effective/professional relationships
• Highly developed oral/written communication
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word
• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000

If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer

Travel Required

Yes . Travel within Chippewa and Eau Claire county

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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