JOB CODE:     91310

 

TITLE:       JOB TRAINER

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.                  High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of college coursework.  (Completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework or associate degree preferred). 

2.                  Minimum one (1) year of experience working with persons with disabilities.

3.                  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to maintain effective working relationships with school staff and community employers.

4.                  Valid Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred.

5.                  Knowledge of current computing technologies and software applications appropriate to the position’s job responsibilities.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

1.                  Provides community-based job training for paid and non-paid work experiences for students with disabilities.

2.                  Trains students to complete new tasks, adjust to changes in work schedule, adjust to new supervisors, and manage other changes at the work site.

3.                  Assists students to understand the job culture, industry practices, and work behaviors.

4.                  Assists employers and coworkers to understand the training methods and accommodations needed by the student workers.

5.                  Provides job site training, direct supervision, and monitoring of students in small groups and/or 1:1 at on-campus and community job sites.

6.                  Records data related to student performance and documents student progress.

7.                  Maintains professionalism regarding school affairs.

8.                  Transports students to community-based job sites, as necessary.        

 

Additional Functions:

1.                  Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board  priorities.

2.                  Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s Mission Statement.

3.                  Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

New:                           09/04

Bargaining Unit         M

Salary Level:              10

Responsible to:         Principal

 

Capable of lifting/carrying 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; some physical activity required.