Assoc. Professor - Special Education jobs in Bangor, ME

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Plans, organizes, and implements the Center Disability Student program.

• Responsible and Case Management of all Cognitive disabilities from: folder review; collection of all needed documents; IDT Team; review of TABE testing; develops academic and career technical training plans to support students’ goals and success.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Offer small group instruction and tutoring, when needed, to students with special needs.
• Trains all staff on learning support/disabilities and ensures students are receiving appropriate accommodations in education, testing and training settings.
• Participates in initial screening of disabled students, assesses students’ needs and ability to benefit from the Job Corps Program and coordinates living quarters prior to student’s arrival. Makes pre-arrival contact with new disabled students to ensure all requirements are met prior to their arrival.
• Works closely with the Regional Office and Health Services Administrator to ensure the appropriateness of applicants prior to input.
• Performs vocational assessments of all students needing learning support.
• Processes requests for accommodations for classroom and all testing in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops work experience sites and the placement of disabled students.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Develops contacts with state and community agencies representing the disabled and acts as liaison between these agencies and the Center.
• Develops referrals to and receives reports from Health Services with respect to speech therapy, psychological evaluations and special health problems and provides appropriate follow-up information.
• Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
• Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Two to three years related work experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.