Vocational Instructor

Vocational Instructor Cutchins Programs for Children and Families, Inc. - 3.0 Northampton, MA Job Details Part-time From $20.10 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Crisis intervention Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Academic program development CPR Certification Professional collaboration in IEP development Teamwork Maintaining an organized workspace Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Phone communication Curriculum development Student record keeping Special education Local agency collaboration Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) First aid Mid-level De-escalation support in education Assisting with ADLs Driver's License Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Safe environment creation Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Collaborative teaching Crisis management Bachelor of Arts Patient emergency assistance Communication skills Teaching Community resource coordination Classroom management interventions K-12 education instructional development Educational program management Full Job Description Vocational Instructor Responsibilities include developing and implementing curricula; creating a positive learning environment to achieve academic and behavioral objectives; working as positive member of educational team and Cutchins Community; developing and implementing special interest projects and elective classes to provide meaningful instruction, target students' interest areas and enhance the school experience; supervising students and maintaining a safe and secure educational environment; supervising and implementing the NCCF behavioral system including DBT de-escalation techniques, the NCCF value system, individual clients' ICMPs and special programs. Provide direct instruction to students in the classroom by creating effective learning environments and engaging lesson plans, and following the goals and expectations of students' Individual Education Plans (IEP). Develop students' IEPs including drafting and implementing goals, objectives, accommodations, teaching strategies and lesson plans. Prepare educational and behavioral progress reports and maintain student records including quarterly reporting on IEP goals, regular updates on grades, academic and behavioral feedback. Assist the Head Vocational Instructor to identify, develop, structure and oversee community service experiences and vocational internships for students, both on and offgrounds; serves as liaison with community resources and maintain vocational evaluations. Work with the Head Vocational Instructor to develop and implement a vocational curriculum based on PAYA curriculum and Mock Life to build budgeting, independent living, activities of daily living and vocational skills. In conjunction with Teaching staff and Education Coordinator to develop and implement curricula, working collaboratively with other school staff to create safe and stimulating classroom environments and meet individual student objectives. Establish and reinforce relationships with students to provide an environment that is receptive, responsive and adaptive to the individual needs and skills of the students. Provide student supervision, set behavioral limits, respond to crisis situations and attend to student safety in accordance with established DBT de-escalation techniques in which staff has been trained. This includes initiating and performing humane restraints as required and providing CPR and First Aid as well as other needed care. Be a positive participant in various meetings with other clinical, administrative and support staff to share information, develop plans, collaborate effectively and process incidents. These meetings include, but are not limited to teacher meetings, school team meetings, clinical consults, school trainings, parent's night, and planning days. Work collaboratively with administration and other components of the NCCF campus to address school management, develop programming, create plans to solve problems and engage in developing solutions to issues as they occur. Develop and implement special interest projects and elective classes to provide meaningful instruction, target students' interest areas and enhance the school experience. Develop and participate in committees to address problem areas, develop new activities and encourage collaborative problem solving. This includes attending monthly committee meetings and reporting back to the larger group on findings and outcomes. Communicate with students and their families and/or guardians regarding homework, specific behavioral and academic concerns, areas of success and opportunities for collaboration, and provide regular feedback about progress in school. Communication will be provided on a regular and as-needed basis through email, phone calls, and face-to- face contact. Meet regularly with Education Coordinator or designee for scheduled and as-needed supervision to discuss curricula, teaching strategies, classroom management and assigned tasks. Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment. Adhere to the rules, standards, and ethics policy of Cutchins Programs for Children and Families, Inc.

Degree:

B.A. preferred or 3+ years experience. License and/or

Certification:

CPR/FA Must clear an extensive background for CORI, DCF and SORI.

Other Skills and Requirements:

Good verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to operate office equipment; valid driver's license; ability to perform physical restraints; absence of contagious diseases The description above represents the most significant and routine duties of the position but does not exclude the performance of other assigned duties or projects consistent with its essential functions and minimum requirements. Cutchins Programs for Children and Families promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your supervisor should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties -

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $20.10 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Vocational Teaching:

3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Northampton, MA 01060 (Required)

Work Location:

In person