Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree; a minimum of two years of paid related work experience; experience working in a school setting; knowledge of distinguishing qualities of special education populations; experience with computer work processing, database and spreadsheet applications; ability to organize daily tasks, clerical functions and schedules; valid LA driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation; availability to work scheduled hours outside of regular work/school day, if appropriate; ability to work in a flexible, cooperative and professional manner; project good interpersonal communication skills; work independently, prioritizing tasks, and utilizing effective time management skills.

Vocational

• Gather and review existing formal and informal assessment/evaluation information.
• Gather additional informal assessment information through interview with the student, parents, family members, teachers, caregivers, service coordinators, rehabilitation counselors, friends, in-school work experience supervisor, etc.
• Collects data and maintains confidential and accurate case files for students.
• Participates in transition meetings, as assigned.
• Observe students during in-school work experience, during classroom activities, at home and other current school and community environments.

Job Development

• Conduct analysis of work sites and assignments, as well as situational assessments of individual students in real work settings to gather pertinent information (e.g., job choice/preference, work strengths, response to instruction/training methods, job accommodation needs, job modification needs, response to coworkers, endurance, speed, reinforcement needs, etc.) as part of job development and placement for a student to ensure a good job match.
• Traditional job development activities and non-traditional job development activities such as job sharing and job carving/creation.
• Maintains a database and tracking system of active and inactive employers.

Job Placement

• Task analysis of job duties.
• Matching student’s strengths and abilities to specific job duties.
• Assist in training plans.
• Assess transportation needs.
• Developing job support plans (including natural supports).

Assisting with Coordination of Job Related Supports

• Orient worker to the community (select travel option, design and implement travel program).
• Establish rapport with supervisors, coworkers, and family.
• Orient new employees to the work environment.
• Analyze specific job duties.
• Reassess job/worker compatibility.
• Identify natural supports in the work environment (both formal and informal mechanisms).
• Task analyze job duty(ies) to be instructed, if appropriate.
• Makes or seeks assistance in design job modifications.
• Identifies strategies to increase worker production rate.
• Designs and implements programs(s) to facilitate the use of naturally occurring cues, contingencies, and/or reinforcers.
• Assists workers in using self-management strategies.
• Expands worker performance (across supervisors, job duties, and interpersonal situations).
• Assist the VR Counselor in referrals to obtain information regarding the impact of Social Security Work incentives on the student’s SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.
• Assist the VR Counselor in developing and completing all needed work incentives information.

• Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the district’s mission.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.