Special Education/Vocational Trainer (Transition Program)

Job Description
Job summary:
The Osseo Education Center is seekinga Vocational Trainer for theTransition LAUNCH Program to work with studentswho receivespecial education services. The main duty is to assist the special education teacheror Work Experience Coordinator in the operation and function of the educatonal milieu;
this will involvework with individual or small groups of students under the direction of the licensed instructor in clasrooms andcommunity sites working on independent living skills, functional skills, and vocational skills.

Responsibilities and tasks include:
Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including vocational skills,social skills, and behavior management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students' special needs.
Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered, including community paid job and volunteer sites,and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various worksettings and report to supervising teacher.
Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Site Student ServicesCoordinator.
Minimum qualifications include:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents. Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Ability to work collaboratively with people from a variety of cultures and experiences.
Salary:
View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract
Work schedule:
6 hours/day;
5 days/week
Job type or FTE:
Part-time, school year
Bargaining unit:
Educational Support Professional

Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
And more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference:
If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation:
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.