Career and Technical Resource Educator (CACC) 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This position is an academic support position for students who have IEP/504 plans. Career and Technical Resource Educators (CTREs) facilitate student success by serving as liaisons between special education and career and technical education (CTE) teachers. Students are referred by their instructor and given assistance according to the accommodations in their IEP/504 plan. CTREs assist CTE teachers in communication with special education case managers, parents/guardians, and other support personnel at the student’s home school.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Familiarity with the curricular demands of career and technical education course offerings.
• Assists CTE instructors with locating and creating resource materials for differentiated classroom instruction.
•  Assists CTE instructors in providing the accommodation outlined in a student’s IEP/504 Plan.
• Provides case management for students with IEPs
• Serves as a liaison with students’ case manager, counselor, administrator, and parents.
• Attends parent meetings (which include IEP and 504 meetings) to either review student progress in their CTE course, discuss CTE course selection, and/or postsecondary plans.
• Works with students individually and in small groups on CTE course projects, assignments, test preparation, and testing.
• Facilitates a CTRE advisory committee that meets twice a year.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. (i.e. participate in professional development to attain and upgrade skills)
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:      CACC Director

Supervises:      None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Bachelor's degree, Missouri teaching certificate in special education.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ACE TEACHER

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform online research; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $48,600 - $72,130