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Kansas Employer SPED Vocational Facilitator in Valley Center, Kansas
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Valley Center USD 262
Position Title: Vocational Special Needs Facilitator
Department/Location: Cooperative-Wide
Position Qualification: Licensed
Reports To: Director of Ark Valley Cooperative
Terms of Employment: Contract
Annual Evaluation By: Director of Ark Valley Cooperative
Approved By: BOE
Revised: May 15, 2024
GENERAL
Provides support to the instructional program by facilitating pre-vocational and vocational training opportunities for special
education students; developing work experience opportunities for students by maintaining liaisons with community businesses
and organizations; providing information and direction to students; and creating transitions for special needs students from
school into a more independent environment within the community.
DESIRED SOFT SKILLS
Sensitivity-demonstrates concern for the feelings and needs of others and is aware of the impact of his/her own actions on
others.
Collaboration skills-works well with others as part of a team to accomplish a goal or task
Integrity-demonstrates honesty and high ethical standards in relationship to all areas of employment
Ability to plan and organize-develops a plan of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal
Ability to build rapport-proactively builds relationships and gets along well with others
QUALIFICATIONS
KSDE Licensure
Bachelors or Masters degree in job-related area
Job related experience is desired
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software; including the use of Excel spreadsheets and district email
Ability to use Google Apps for Education
Ability to organize and coordinate district wide program
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality at all times
Must support district goals and objectives
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses student pre-vocational and vocational needs for the purpose of developing and implementing an
educational transition from school to community.
Assists teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting lesson plans that develop students\' vocational and
pre- vocational skills.
Coaches students in vocational skills (e.g. work requirements, interviewing skills, vocational soft skills, etc.) for the purpose
of enhancing their readiness for employment.
Facilitating program activities (e.g. employer and school partners, transportation, community-based instruction,
vocational room, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities in a timely manner and meeting the work education
objectives.
Counsels students (e.g. job search skills, role within the vocational placement, etc.) for the purpose of informing them
of employment, career options, and developing an interest in successful job-site performance.
Develops individual education plan goals and other written materials for student IEPs for the purpose of
establishing strategies/opportunities for student success.
Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. student information, partnership lists, etc.) for the purpose of
documenting activities and providing reliable information.
Monitors students\' performance at a variety of work sites according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying
areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
Monitors student job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance
guidelines, and safety.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, in-services, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying
and gathering information required to perf orm functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
Prepares documents, files, and records (e.g. reports, instructions, memos, job coach evaluations, IEP goals and
objectives, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to other parties.
Promotes the program to the business community for the purpose of educational needs.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems, providing