Student Employment Coordinator

Socket.dev; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

Employee Stock Ownership

401-K

Employee Achievement Program

Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full

Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work

And more

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Vocational Coordinator to support students at Cardinal Transitional Academy in learning social, community, and vocational skills. The role serves 6-15 students with cognitive disabilities and IEPs, and collaborates with day services when school is not in session.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, directing para-professionals, and maintaining safe, respectful classroom environments while tracking progress and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to build relationships with families and students.
• Experience developing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe, studious classroom.
• Proficient 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 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.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned with Vocational and Day Services when school is not in session.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Experience with disabilities

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Celebrating 40 Years!

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven

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
• Ensure safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned with Vocational and Day Services when school is not in session

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 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
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word

Benefits:

• 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
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• 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

An EOE/AA Employer