Vocational Instructor

WorkReady Texas; Argyle (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus $500 for completing two 30-hour/

Job summary

Work Ready Texas is seeking a Special Education Vocational Classroom Instructor to guide high school students with disabilities through a focused curriculum. The role emphasizes work personality, interests, values, and transferable skills, taught in a supportive classroom setting, with options for in-person and virtual delivery.

Pay is issued per student who completes each VAT course, typically $500–$800 per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 60 college credit hours and a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Two 30-hour online credentialing courses are required before starting. Paid for by Work Ready.
• Teaching certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Instruct curriculum in a high school classroom using various instructional approaches.
• Cover topics such as Work Personality, Work Interests, Work Values and Transferable skills.
• Teach through the VAT curriculum and deliver both in-person and virtual classes.
• Facilitate skill development in Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking and Problem-solving.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

60 college credit hours

Two 30-hour online credentialing courses

Teaching certification (helpful)

Job description

Special Education Vocational Classroom Instructor

The Work Ready Vocational Adjustment Instructor helps students with disabilities learn and understand the expectations of successful employment. The trainer facilitates training curriculum in a high school classroom with various instructional approaches that explore topics such as Work Personality, Work Interests, Work Values, and Identification of Transferable skills. The curriculum also includes mastering soft skills for success in the areas of Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism.

Class sizes vary but are generally between five and six students. Classes generally coincide with High School schedules.

Location

Argyle

Schedule & Pay

The schedules are 1-3 hours per day, 2-3 days per week, based on school schedules.

Opportunities include in-person and virtual classes.

The instructor will teach through a specific curriculum.

The teacher is paid for each student who completes each VAT course.

Pay comes out to roughly $500-800 per week, though pay does not occur until the student completes each course.

Qualifications

Completion of at least 60 college credit hours and a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Classroom Experience.

Two 30-hour online credentialing courses are required before starting. Paid for by Work Ready. $500 bonus for completion of both courses.

Teaching certification is helpful.