Vocational Instructor

WorkReady Texas; Terrell (TX); Hybrid; USD 1,183,000 - 1,893,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

In-person and virtual classes

$500 course-completion bonus

Job summary

Work Ready Texas seeks a Special Education Vocational Classroom Instructor to guide students with disabilities through the VAT curriculum in a high school setting. You will use diverse instructional approaches to develop work-related skills, focusing on communication, teamwork, problem-solving and professionalism.

The role offers in-person and online classes with pay tied to student course completion. Expected work mainly in Wills Point and Terrell, Texas, following school schedules and

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach through the VAT curriculum in a high school classroom.
• Utilize multiple instructional approaches to develop Work Personality, Interests, Values, and Transferable skills.
• In-person and virtual classes with flexible schedules based on school calendars.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm and Attitude

Teamwork

Networking

Problem-solving

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Education

60 college credit hours

Two 30-hour credentialing courses

Teaching certification (helpful)

Job description

Special Education Vocational Classroom Instructor

Job Description

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

Wills Point & Terrell

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.