PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The role of the Vocational Training Specialist is to assist students with disabilities and employer/supervisor in supportive training on campus and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

.High School Diploma or G.E.D.
.48 College Hours

.Eligible for Certification as per TEA rules and regulations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Reviews individual student records and confers with assigned special education teachers to identify handicapped student's strengths, weaknesses and supportive training needs.
2. Assists in the development and placement of handicapped students in supportive training sites on campus and in the community in cooperation with the vocational adjustment coordinator.
3. Provides orientation to handicapped students on supportive training sites requirements and expectations.
4. Provides community and parent awareness activities in conjunction with the supportive training program.
5. Provides ongoing assistance, direction and guidance to handicapped students in improving their supportive training performance.
6. Provides written six week progress reports on handicapped students participating in supportive training.
7. Provides ongoing assistance to the employer/supervisor in the training and management of handicapped students.
8. Assists the employer/supervisor in the development of a supportive job/training environment for handicapped students.
9. Advises the employer/supervisor of job/training modifications needed by handicapped students participating in supportive training.
10. Displays a cooperativeness in working with parents, handicapped students, school personnel and employers/supervisors.
11. Exhibits punctuality, maturity, and dependability in performing assigned duties.
12. Participates in staff development and professional growth activities.