- Jackson, TN, USA
- Full Time
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.
