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Job Training Specialist
Job Description
Job Training Specialist
Jefferson Parish Schools
STUDENT SUPPORT
- Harvey, Louisiana This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5942970
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position Description:
Reporting to the Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Hospital/Homebound, Vocational Programs and Dyslexia in the Student Support Unit, the Job Training Specialist is responsible for developing personal, leadership, and employability skills in at-risk students participating in and trying to secure post-secondary employment/education.
Reports To:
Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Hospital/Homebound, Vocational Programs, and Dyslexia
Scope of Responsibility:
Assesses individual academic and career plans.
Teaches the skills necessary for decision making and career planning.
Teaches for mastery of thirty-seven job related competencies developed by Jobs for America's Graduates in cooperation with the private sector (Jobs for America's Graduates curriculum).
Teaches core basic skills.
Accesses social/support services.
Identifies jobs/careers for graduates by developing a job bank.
Acts as advisor to career association activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Vocational Programs and the Executive Director of Special Programs.
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Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Secondary certification
Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience; three (3) at the high school level
Proficient in Excel, Word, Power point
Strong oratory skills
Strong writing skills
Strong communication skills
Desirable Qualifications:
Master's degree
Certification/experience as a school based administrator
Certification in Special Education
Physical Involvement:
Sitting is required part of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required