Title: Career & Technical Education (CTE) / Vocational Instructor
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Loudoun County, Virginia
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS Building Futures is a private special education program serving students who benefit from individualized, hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for meaningful careers, post-secondary opportunities, and independent living. Our program focuses on career readiness, vocational exploration, workforce development, and real-world skill building within a supportive and relationship-centered environment.
We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a warm, collaborative environment that lives our values each day. In addition, our staff may be eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
The Career & Technical Education (CTE) / Vocational Instructor provides career readiness, vocational, and project-based instruction that promotes student transition goals, workforce development, and post-secondary success. Working closely with the Program Director, teachers, support staff, families, and community partners, this individual develops and implements engaging hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for employment and adulthood.
Additional responsibilities include:
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Coordinate with the Program Director regarding Career and Technical Education (CTE), vocational education, transition services, and workforce readiness initiatives.
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Plan, coordinate, and implement project-based learning experiences that facilitate effective instruction and meet individual student needs.
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Develop and teach instructional units related to Career and Technical Education (CTE), vocational exploration, workforce readiness, visual arts, culinary arts, and other career-focused programming.
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Collaborate with teachers and teaching assistants to integrate vocational and work-readiness activities into the overall educational program.
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Participate in program meetings, professional collaboration activities, and program planning initiatives.
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Assist with developing partnerships that support student career exploration, community engagement, work-based learning opportunities, internships, and employment readiness.
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Provide direct instruction to students through hands-on vocational, technical, and project-based learning activities.
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Supervise students during instructional, vocational, and community-based activities to ensure safety, engagement, and skill development.
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Support students in developing workplace readiness skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, organization, and professional behavior.
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Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and maintain transition-related data and documentation as part of the IEP process.
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Communicate with parents, PHILLIPS staff, community partners, employers, and outside professionals to support student success and transition goals.
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Organize and maintain equipment, instructional materials, supplies, and resources required for vocational and project-based instruction.
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Maintain accurate records related to vocational programming, student participation, and transition activities.
What the CTE / Vocational Instructor brings to the team:
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Bachelor's degree in Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Special Education, Workforce Development, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, Industrial Arts, Construction Trades, or a related field preferred.
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Valid teaching license and/or relevant industry certification preferred.
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Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or training adolescents or young adults required.
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Knowledge of transition planning, vocational programming, workforce development, project-based learning, and career readiness instruction preferred.
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Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and emotional needs preferred.
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Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
