Vocational Site Organizer FT

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits (Anthem/CIG)

403 B retirement plan

Municipal pension (MERS)

Job summary

Waterford Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and organized Vocational Site Organizer to support students in the Avery Point Program. Under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, you will help transition students from school to community/post-secondary settings, teaching job tools and workplace interaction.

The role is a full-time, school-year position with Extended School Year (ESY). The workday runs 7:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6.5 hours, with a paid half-hour lunch, and includes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience in an educational or vocational setting supporting young adults.
• Ability to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License Endorsement.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Connecticut Public Service License Endorsement

Job description

Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and organized candidate for the position of Vocational Site Organizer. Under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, this position will serve students in the Avery Point Program.The Vocational Site Organizer supports the successful transition of special education students from school to community/post-secondary educational settings. The successful candidate must be interested in helping students with disabilities learn how to use job related tools correctly and interact appropriately in work environments.Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree or higher.Experience in an educational or vocational setting supporting young adults.Ability to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License Endorsement.The hourly rate for this position is $26.15 for the 26/27 school year.This is a full-time position working the school year and the Extended School Year (ESY).Work Year. A full work-year is 203 workdays (181 school year days, plus 22 days Extended School Year). The workday is 6.5 hours (7:30-2:30 pm) and includes one half-hour duty-free lunch each day.Holidays NoneSick DaysSix days (6) of sick leave (pro-rated for any partial year).Personal LeaveA maximum of two (2) days’ leave (pro-rated for any partial year) with full pay per year, non-cumulativeLink to full job description below:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jN4qQdkoi3PuSABXYQLngBszOWkU7bbH/view?usp=drive_linkExcellent health benefits (Anthem Medical , Cigna Dental and Vision) State Partnership PlanState Partnership Benefits WebsiteHolidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal time in accordance with individual contracts and bargaining unit agreements. (insert link to bargaining agreement based on position)Rate of pay (insert rate or link to bargaining agreement dependent on position)403 B - all positions eligiblePositions with a scheduled work week of 20 hrs or more:Mandatory Pension eligible, vested after 5 years . State Municipal pension (MERS). MERS Plan Summary