NOTICE OF VACANCY

Jackson Madison County School System

Deadline: Until Filled

TITLE: Workplace Readiness Specialist

REPORTS TO: Transition Case Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERM: 10 months

JOB GOAL: To assist and instruct high school students prepare for paid and non-paid workplace learning experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of experience teaching and/or providing services to individuals with disabilities

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

EVALULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students in establishing an appropriate working relationship with co-workers and supervisors
• Teach students how to perform specific tasks and understand workplace policies while modeling appropriate workplace behavior
• Assist students in determining priorities and goals for the work experience
• Demonstrate creativity in developing methods of teaching job tasks and modifying processes to accommodate the student's barriers to employment
• Understand and employ workplace safety procedures while monitoring the progress of students to ensure that safety policies are being followed
• Assess a student(s) ability to independently perform a learned skill
• Make independent decisions based on various factors to resolve any problems at the work site
• Attend meetings with referring Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and/or the Transition Case Manager
• Help develop and assist with summer workshops (if applicable) and/or summer employment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transition Case Manager

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.