Special Education Teachers and Aides Needed

Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative seeks a Vocational Specialist available January, 2015.  The position requires a degree or endorsement in Special Education.  Other positions also are available in the same area.  Apply for the position by clicking here.  The job posting is below.

Position: Vocational Specialist/New Directions Teacher

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree in special education or related field LBS1 or special education endorsement.
Illinois Pre-Vocational Coordinator Approval preferred.

Program Description:          

Vocational Services are delivered by special education teachers who have additional expertise in vocational training. These staff members assist students in their transition to adulthood by providing

employment skill training. The services emphasize identified career interests, pre-vocational responsibility, discipline and social skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. On the job training (OJT) is practiced within our school buildings, at community work training sites, and through volunteer service opportunities, or through supported paid job experiences. The Vocational Specialist plans, implements and coordinates vocational services for the Mid-Valley New Directions high school program.