Vocational Teacher (Grades: 9-12) -(RTP20260617-014)
Description
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Provide Instructional support for the vocational adjustment class taught by the Special Education teacher and serve as a member of the ARD/IEP committee for students in the VAC class program.
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Evaluate student's pre-vocational skills and behaviors to assist in vocational placement.
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Perform activities related to employer development, job development, and job placement for students with mild to severe disabilities enrolled in the VAC class program.; provide on-site job coaching as needed.
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Act as campus consultant and resource person for Individual Transition Planning (ITP) issues.
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Attend and support activities to promote competitive employment/supported employment opportunities and community integration.
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Conduct a job analysis of the task/routine and write a comprehensive training plan when needed.
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Counsel students on job-related and personal issues; conduct parent education and training meetings related to the transitional process.
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Attend workshops to keep abreast of the latest programming issues in Transition and Vocational Education for students with disabilities.
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Collect annual follow-up information on students who have graduated.
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Work with local campus to ensure VAC students are properly coded and appear on the database.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Special education or Vocational Education
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Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
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Three years of successful teaching in Special Education and/or experience with state and Federal Rehabilitation Agencies, adult service providers, and the Dallas business community.
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Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form or professional growth.
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Demonstrated ability to evaluate student's pre-vocational skills and behaviors to assist in vocational placement.
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Demonstrated ability to interact with the local business community to develop employers, jobs, and job placements for students.
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Demonstrated ability to conduct parent education and training meetings.
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Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
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Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
***Minimum Salary: $67, 500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***
Work Locations: Hillcrest High School 9924 HILLCREST ROAD Dallas 75230
Job: Teacher-Vocational Adjustment
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 68,000.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
