Work Training Coordinator Teacher

Work Training Coordinator Teacher Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf•3.5 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $47,250•$67,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork American Sign Language Bachelor's degree Working with students Deaf education Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Work Training Coordinator Teacher (7:50 AM•3:10 PM M-TH, 7:50 AM•2:00 PM F)

REPORTS TO

Principal

LOCATION

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 300 E Swissvale Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION START:

August 2026 JOB

DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, exempt, 199 day position.

Responsibilities include:

 Liaise with potential employers, Work Force Investment Board, CareerLink, local Transition Coordinating Council (Allegheny County/City of Pittsburgh), and OVR  Network with appropriate community agencies and organizations (potential Community Based Assessments, etc.)  Establishes employment and/or internship sites in the community and collaboration with Guidance Counselor.  Assists students in the job application process by completing the application, securing the appropriate documentation and practicing interviewing skills  Arranges transportation to job sites  Provides "push-in" transition classes for freshman and sophomores  Coordinates and proctors students enrolled in the AIU apprenticeship program and online classes  Coordinates on-campus job shadowing work experience for students  Communicates with parents, students, staff, community/adult service providers about employment related issues for students 14 and older

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of Bachelor's level degree in Deaf Education with certification in Deaf Education. PA Instructional I or II certification in Deaf Education required. Prior Job Coaching or Job Placement Experience Preferred.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is "Advanced." The minimum level accepted at hire is "Intermediate."

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. Physical, TB and Drug Screen also required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send letter of application and resume to: It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources. Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the

Deaf Pay:

$47,250.00•$67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

job coaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Networking/Cold Calling:

2 years (Preferred)

Language:

American Sign Language (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person