Located less than 40 miles from Boston MA, the Evergreen Center is a world-class private human services organization that provides living and learning environments for individuals with developmental disabilities diagnosed with multiple disabilities, including: Autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, neurological problems and behavior disorders. Evergreen believes children will develop to their maximum potential when evidence-based instruction is woven through daily activities and living environments.

Evergreen Center is currently seeking a full time Vocational Instructor who will participate in the identification, development and refinement of a vocational curriculum for students with moderate and severe disabilities.

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 commensurate with education and experience plus a $5000 new hire incentive bonus!  

Responsibilities

• Participates in the selection of appropriate resource materials for use by staff and students
• Acts as a liaison with the community for the identification and assessment of volunteer or paid employment positions that may be applicable to the students enrolled at the Center
• Acts as a resource teacher for the students in the development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate vocational services
• Coordinates and completes vocational assessments for presentation at the annual IEP/ISP meetings
• Uses documented evaluation information and participates in the decision making process concerning the placement of students in the vocational training program and determination of in class vocational opportunities sa well as collects data relative to performance on vocational tasks
• Provides supervision, training and monitoring of the Job Coach / Job Finder
• Trains and supervises students working or volunteering in community placements
• Participate in completing task analysis, picture activity schedules and/or procedures necessary for instruction of students in individual work/training situations

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• At least two years of experience in the assessment, development and implementation of an in house and community based vocational programming for persons with developmental disabilities
• Special Education Certification preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all students, their families, staff, management and public safety officials
• Must be available to travel on an as needed basis

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Tuition support and paid professional days
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Staff events and annual staff recognition brunch

Please visit our website at www.evergreenctr.org to learn more about our organization!

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Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law. Evergreen Center participates in E-Verify.