Voyager Academy 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd Durham, NC 27704 phone: 919-433-3301 fax: 919-620-0554 website: http://voyageracademy.net vahs
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: High School Exceptional Children Teacher and Vocational Specialist for Occupational Course of Study Status: Full time Reports To: Building Principal and Exceptional Children Services Director
Voyager Academy is a fully accredited K-12 charter school located in Durham, NC where students participate in deep learning through authentic project-based learning experiences. Our faculty and staff collaboratively strive to inspire life-long learning and lead by modeling our core values of confidence, empathy, curiosity, reflection, and integrity.
Job Description: To teach special education students in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) pathway, support curriculum development and identify resource needs for the program, access and analyze data sources to help student achievement, collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff and OE to ensure appropriate supports, referrals, and evaluations are occurring in a timely manner for identified students, design, provide, supervise, and enhance in-school and community-based vocational opportunities and experiences for students. Write and Maintain IEPs and corresponding files on time in a compliant manner. Assist parents in making connections for transition to postgraduate activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure appropriate courses for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) pathway are updated and offered to students. • Stay current with OCS curriculum changes from NCDPI. • Serve as VAHS liaison with NCVPS and high schools with OCS courses. • Develop, identify, implement, and support a program curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice and centered on life skill development and job readiness, emphasizing functional literacy. • Research and make recommendations for vocational skill development programs for students. • Evaluate transition materials and assist with administration of transition assessments as appropriate. • Conduct classroom and work site courses for Occupational Prep classes 1-4. • Provide information to families and teachers on employment opportunities, living alternatives, and community resources for students with disabilities. • Review of Career Portfolio for all students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study to maintain adequate records regarding completion of vocational training requirements for the OCS. • Case Manage IEP meetings to ensure appropriate transitional goals and objectives. • Ensure that all parents are informed of their childs participation in vocational training activities in-school, community, and work-based. • Ensure that parents/students are aware of the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) graduation requirements/service hour requirements. And ensure that the proper program paperwork is completed. • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by your supervisor.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Arts in Special Education • North Carolina Teaching License in Special Education • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, grammar, spelling, etc. • Ability to work collaboratively with families, school personnel, department administrators, and community partners to meet the needs of students. • Knowledgeable about evidence-based practices. • Ability to perform as a team player in a team environment. • Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. • 6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to remain calm and professional. • Ability to work independently and efficiently, including the ability to research and gather information from various sources. • Ability to learn, explain, and adhere to program procedures and district policies. • Working knowledge and proficient level of experience with Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Strong customer service skills in order to respond to students, parents, school personnel, and administrators in an appropriate and timely manner.
About Voyager Academy
Voyager Academy provides a small school feel on a large campus. Fostering a spirit of safety, inclusion, and belonging - our mission is to provide students an academically challenging and supportive learning environment. Staff utilizes experiential and traditional learning strategies so that students become responsible, engaged, innovative members of society. Our expectation is that all students, working with dedicated faculty and family, will excel academically and socially.
Benefits
• NC State Health Plan • Dental • Vision • Life-Insurance • Disability benefits • PTO (14 days - 1st Year) • NC State Retirement Plan • Built-in planning time and professional development opportunities • CEU planning and tracking support