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Special Education College and Career Coach

Employer
Alexandria City Public Schools
Location
Alexandria, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Special Education Teacher
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Job Description:

The Licensed Casual Position for Special Education College and Career Coach will be limited to 20 hours per week.

The Licensed Casual Position for College and Career Coach will perform the following duties, as deemed appropriate for Students with Disabilities (SWD), under the supervision of the Career and Transition Services Coordinator:

For SWDs on Track for Standard Diploma in 4 years:

  • Meet individually with students - conduct college and career surveys/inventories
  • For students unsure of post-secondary plans:
    • Plan and conduct lessons from the ACPS Career and Transition Curriculum, utilizing Virtual Job Shadow and Oneder resources as appropriate;
    • Schedule virtual college tours (both community college and 4-year schools) and other postsecondary education or training programs that align with interests
  • For students considering college:
    • Schedule virtual college tours (both community college and 4-year schools)
  • For students considering other postsecondary education or training program
    • Conduct virtual tours of programs that align with interests
  • Identify next steps - assist the student(s) with organization and management of "things to do" - i.e. applications; essays; requesting references, etc.
  • Explore options for funding program or college of interest; assist the student(s) with planning for next steps (i.e. scholarships, grants, federal funding, etc.).

For SWDs Potentially Credit Deficient for Standard Diploma in 4 years:

  • Meet with individual students to conduct interest inventories for potential career exploration.
  • Plan specific Virtual Job Shadow (VJS) experiences for students; view VJS with students; engage in debriefing and establish follow-up plan based on student interest
  • Coordinate need for an internship with the Coordinator of Career and Transition Services
  • For students considering other postsecondary education or training program
    • Conduct virtual tours of programs that align with interests

Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience teaching Special Education

Clearances:

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

  • Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Company

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 128 different countries, speak more than 75 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups.

Alexandria is a historic seaport community located on the Potomac River overlooking our Nation's Capital.  Rich in history, yet firmly focused on the future, ACPS is committed to making a difference for every child.

Located just 8 miles from Washington, D. C., ACPS offers many exciting opportunities for teachers and administrators. For more information on available positions please visit:

http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/recruit/

and click: "vacancies"

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Location
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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