Salary ranges from $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on Experience and Qualifications. 

Position Summary: 

The Vocational Specialist/Classroom Aide at The School at Springbrook provides students with opportunities to pursue their interests and develop pre-vocational and vocational skills through on-campus as well as community-based work experiences.  The Vocational Specialist provides on-the-job skills training primarily to students enrolled in the school’s 8:1:2 ratio classrooms. The Vocational Specialist assists with the development and implementation of each participating student’s vocational/transition goals, as they are listed on the IEP (Individualized Education Program).

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
 
•    Provide instructional support and behavioral assistance to students diagnosed with developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism.
•    Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management, classroom instruction, and classroom management; implement service and behavioral support plans.
•    Under the teacher’s direction, support and/or facilitate individual or small group lessons using prepared materials and/or vocationally-based resources.
•    Supervise students throughout the day, in all environments.
•    Support team with positive communication strategies.
•    Maintain written program updates and progress notes; reports progress by phone, e-mail or in person.
•    Facilitate community/vocationally based checklists to students enrolled in the vocational program.
•    Provide individual supervision and support for students receiving services.
•    Assist special education teachers in the development and implementation of students’ individual vocational IEP goals and objectives in concert with the IEP Coordinator. 
•    Support academic activities essential to employment within the vocational classrooms including reading and math skills, communication and social skills, following directions, completing job applications, etc.
•    Attend program reviews on a quarterly basis and annual reviews (CSE meetings) for individuals enrolled in the vocational program. Attend all other meetings, as required.
•    Act as a liaison between student employers, students, teachers and support staff and families/house mangers/care providers.
•    Provide job coaching services and supports for a designated caseload. This may include on-site and vocational-skills assessments, support to improve work-based behavior and work-related social skills, vocational skills training, mobility training, work area adaptation, co-worker support, etc.
•    Inform students’ educational team members of concerns with student job-sites, progress, behavior, etc.
•    All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements: 

•    Associate’s Degree with three (3) years’ experience as a service provider of the disabled or as a provider of treatment or case management services for the disabled and their families; or
•    An equivalent combination of training and experience.
•    Basic knowledge of NYSED policies and procedures preferred. 
•    Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; with the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
•    Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
•    Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required. 
•    Be able to perform all physical interventions.