Education Support Services Instructor - #WWRW0076

Title: Education Support Services Instructor - #WWRW0076

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $50,107, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

About the Position 

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking an Education Support Services Instructor to join our team, support learners in achieving their academic, behavioral, and vocational goals, and complete duties and projects as needed or directed by the supervisor.

This Position's primary duties include:

Professional Knowledge
• Implement service plans and adapt curriculum for diverse needs in in‑person and virtual settings.
• Use evidence‑based strategies, assistive technology, and appropriate accommodations.
• Teach life skills, social skills, and self‑regulation.
• Collaborate with instructors, service providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain professionalism, communicate clearly, and build positive working relationships.

Instructional Planning
• Analyze participant data to guide planning and align objectives with curriculum needs.
• Develop and adapt course, unit, and daily lesson plans.
• Plan both synchronous and asynchronous lessons with engaging activities and assessments.
• Select and integrate culturally inclusive materials and resources.

Instructional Delivery
• Build on participants’ existing knowledge and differentiate content and learning environments.
• Promote higher‑order thinking through questioning and problem‑solving.
• Use diverse instructional strategies to encourage active engagement.
• Use instructional technology effectively in classroom and virtual settings.

Assessment of/for Learning
• Use pre‑assessment data to differentiate instruction and document learning.
• Involve participants in goal setting and progress monitoring.
• Align assessments with curriculum standards for formative and summative use.
• Maintain sufficient data for accurate reporting and provide frequent feedback.

Learning Environment and Culture
• Arrange and modify learning environments to maximize safety and learning.
• Establish clear expectations and consistently enforce rules and procedures.
• Encourage engagement, inquiry, and intellectual risk‑taking.
• Listen actively and accommodate participants’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Build meaningful relationships using culturally responsive practices and high expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques, special education regulations/best practices, supports Workplace Readiness Behavior techniques, employment adaptations and accommodations, disability characteristics, and assessment techniques

Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in instructional design and development, accommodations, differentiation of instruction, supporting Workplace Readiness Behaviors, communication, curriculum implementation, and planning
• Demonstrated ability in teaching students with disabilities, collaborating with colleagues, making informed decisions, problem‑solving, working independently, and developing individualized service plans
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating with ancillary and related service.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required for Entry into Position:

A Collegiate Professional License or Technical Professional License by the Virginia Department of Education (or equivalent issued by another state), with endorsement in Career and Technical Education, adult education, or Special Education or must be able to attain a license within 3 years after hire date.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with special education or related field

Special Instructions

This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Benefits:

WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.