Position Type:
Instructional Support Staff/Job Trainer

Date Posted:
9/18/2020

Location:
Various Locations in Lancaster & Lebanon Counties

Date Available:
ASAP

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (7:30 am-3:00 pm); Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $21.36

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The goal of Job Training Services is to teach job skills, social awareness, and work ethics for empowering students to gain and maintain independence as they transition to adult life.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education Required: Effective July 1, 2010 - Meets one of the following four qualifications:

1. Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment, i.e. CAPE Test, within 6 months of
   employment. Copy of the Cape Test results must be submitted as soon as received. Cost of the test is paid by the employee.Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education or will complete within 6 months of employment. A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
   AND
   
   As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.
   
   Experience Required: Minimum of two years' general experience in the work place; experience in employment of persons with disabilities.
   Desired Certification: CPR/First Aid/AED
   Other Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in interpersonal relationships with adults and students.Knowledge of local job market and employment trends.Familiar with social service agencies that support post-secondary needs, such as Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, GoodwillAbility to recognize and document employability skills of students and provide appropriate job matches.
  
  Computer Skills:Candidate must be able to keyboard and have knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word and Excel.

Driving Skills:

• Satisfactory driving record for past 3 years.Valid PA driver's license.Valid vehicle registration, inspection/emissions, and insuranceAbility to use personal vehicle for work related assignment.

Attachment(s):

• Job Trainer