Duties
Maintain ongoing relationships with community employers in order to identify, develop and establish
new job sites for students; match students’ array of skills with appropriate jobs; analyze potential work
sites.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field, i.e., sociology, vocational guidance or Special
Education.
? Hold a registered, valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
? Experience and knowledge in Transition Planning and Vocational Preparation of students with diverse
needs preferred.
? Three to five years of experience working with persons with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
? Knowledge of:
? Person First Language
? Employment First legislation
? Vocational training for individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities
? Evidence Based practices and predictors for effective transition services
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills
? Valid Illinois driver’s license.
? Complete Van License process, and maintain for duration of employment
? Certificate of Proof of Insurance and maintenance of such at minimum amount of coverage required by
law.
Additional Notes
A.E.R.O. Take a Look Inside
A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center
A.E.R.O is a Special Education Cooperative comprised of 11-member school districts, located in Burbank, IL, approximately 15 miles from the heart of Chicago. We aim to provide comprehensive special education programs and related services to students Pre K- age 22 with disabilities, who are residents of our member districts.
Our new therapeutic center offers a collaborative environment for Special Education Teachers to work with IEP teams and fellow SPED Teachers in the same grade band and program. AERO supports teachers to engage in whole classroom activities, 1:1 sessions, and small group activities in the classroom and around the school building. The center's design includes breakout spaces for more personalized learning. Teachers are provided computers and technology for teaching and report/documentation completion. AERO also provides assessment tools, curriculum materials, other subscriptions, communication supports, and related service supports from case load social workers, speech/language pathologists, OT/PT, nurses, and BCBAs or Behavior Intervention Specialists.
How to Apply
https://www.applitrack.com/aero/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=547&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
For inquiries, contact Dan Chiarito (Assistant Director of Personnel Services) at708-496-3330 x1210 or dchiarito@aerod806.org.