Vocational Associate Instructor: Build Student Skills

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is seeking an Associate Instructor with a vocational focus for River Street School in Windsor, CT. The role involves supervising students in employment experiences on campus and in community sites, with an emphasis on developing soft skills and independence.

You will work with the vocational team, implement behavioral plans, and collaborate with teachers, specialists, and community partners to maximize employment opportunities for students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Disabilities experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is seeking an Associate Instructor with a vocational focus for River Street School in Windsor, CT. The role involves supervising students in employment experiences on campus and in community sites, with an emphasis on developing soft skills and independence.

You will work with the vocational team, implement behavioral plans, and collaborate with teachers, specialists, and community partners to maximize employment opportunities for students.