Vocational Instructor

Job Title: Vocational Instructor

Branch Name: Thanal Maniyur

Qualification: DVR/B. Ed or D. Ed in Special Education

Experience : 1 Year

Location: Maniyur, Vadakara

Employment Type: Full time

Department: Vocational Rehabilitation

Job Purpose

To train and support differently-abled individuals in acquiring vocational skills that enhance their employability, self-reliance, and social integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skill-based training (tailoring, computer literacy, crafts, electrical, carpentry, etc.) adapted to the abilities of differently-abled trainees.
  

• Assess the strengths, interests, and limitations of trainees to design individualized training plans.
  

• Modify teaching methods, tools, and materials to suit special needs learners (visual, hearing, intellectual, physical disabilities).
  

• Encourage the development of life skills and soft skills (communication, teamwork, time management).
  

• Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive workshop/classroom environment.
  

• Maintain training records, progress reports, and provide regular feedback to trainees and parents/guardians.
  

• Coordinate with rehabilitation specialists, therapists, and employers for holistic development and placement support.
  

• Facilitate exposure visits, internships, and on-the-job training opportunities.
  

• Motivate trainees to build confidence and pursue independent living/employment.
  

  
  
  
  

Requirements


Requirements

Patience, empathy, and adaptability.

Knowledge of disability-specific teaching strategies .

Strong technical expertise in the trade/skill being taught.

Effective communication and counseling skills.

Ability to inspire confidence and independence in trainees.

Team collaboration with therapists, educators, and social workers.