Community Based Career Exploration and Training Liaison (40 hrs/wk., 191 days)

Washoeschools; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washoe County School District seeks a Community Based Career Exploration and Training Liaison to assist students with disabilities in securing community employment. The role involves partnering with local businesses, coordinating transition activities, and guiding students through career-readiness steps.

Responsibilities include site worksite development, staff support, and individualized career planning, with travel between district sites as needed.

Formación

• Experience working with students with disabilities or transitioning students.
• Knowledge of FERPA, IDEA, and transition laws is desirable.
• Ability to drive district vehicles and travel between sites.

Responsabilidades

• Obtains and maintains worksites by partnering with local businesses in the community, through initial set-up, orientation, modeling, and monitoring.
• Provides teacher support and assistance for community-based career exploration and training in correlation of students transitioning from high school to adult life.
• Assists students and case managers with career exploration activities and appropriate transition assessments.
• Provides post-secondary and employment information to high school special education students on an individual basis, and in small group settings.
• Networks with community employers to obtain career training and competitive employment, and/or career exploration for volunteer placements for students with disabilities.
• Works with the site case manager to develop schedules and required skills for students to be able to access the workplace.
• Directs and assists students with the necessary career-readiness review activities required for career exploration and career placement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Career transition support

Case management

Community networking

Flexibility

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

COMMUNITY BASED CAREER EXPLORATION AND TRAINING LIAISON

Under the general supervision of the Transition Special Education Coordinator, the Community Based Career Exploration and Training Liaison is responsible for assisting students with disabilities through the process of acquiring employment in the community. Incumbent performs related work as required.

Summary Description

Under the general supervision of the Transition Special Education Coordinator, the Community Based Career Exploration and Training Liaison is responsible for assisting students with disabilities through the process of acquiring employment in the community. Incumbent performs related work as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains worksites by partnering with local businesses in the community, through initial set-up, orientation, modeling, and monitoring.
• Provides teacher support and assistance for community-based career exploration and training in correlation of students transitioning from high school to adult life.
• Assists students and case managers with career exploration activities and appropriate transition assessments.
• Provides post-secondary and employment information to high school special education students on an individual basis, and in small group settings.
• Networks with community employers to obtain career training and competitive employment, and/or career exploration for volunteer placements for students with disabilities.
• Works with the site case manager to develop schedules and required skills for students to be able to access the workplace.
• Directs and assists students with the necessary career-readiness review activities required for career exploration and career placement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: High school diploma.

Experience: A combination of coursework and experience in working with persons with disabilities that would result in an equivalent background.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Nevada driver license with a driving record acceptable to the district. Submission of a 10-year DMV record, proof of insurance, and completion of WCSD Defensive Driving courses are required to be cleared to drive District vehicles and students.

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• FERPA, IDEA, and transition laws pertaining to students with disabilities.
• Methods for assisting school site personnel in identifying and accessing community resources that support career development and employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Techniques and strategies for assisting students with disabilities in developing skills necessary for competitive employment and career exploration, including completing job applications, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and volunteer experiences.
• Community agencies, programs, and resources that facilitate training, referral, employment, and placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Principles and practices of career development and transition planning for individuals with disabilities.

Skill In

• Developing and implementing individualized transition and career development plans and services for students with disabilities.
• Preparing, maintaining, and managing case files, records, and reports.
• Facilitating successful transitions from school to workplace settings.
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with administrators, school staff, referral agencies, employers, students, and families.
• Modeling professional ethics, workplace behaviors, and effective interpersonal skills for students and community partners.
• Working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary planning team.
• Participating in and applying professional development and staff training.

Ability To

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school personnel, employers, and community agencies.
• Coordinate services and resources to support student transition and employment outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in supporting students across multiple settings.
• Travel between school sites and community worksites as required.
• Work a flexible schedule to accommodate student, employer, and program needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather: Occasionally
• Exposure to loud noises: Occasionally
• Exposure to traffic while traveling between school and community work sites: Frequently
• Indoor office, school, classroom, and community employment settings: Frequently
• Interaction with students, staff, employers, and community agencies: Continuously

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Standing/Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Bending/Stooping: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally
• Fine Motor Skills (computer, documentation, data entry, recordkeeping): Frequently
• Speaking and Hearing (meetings, training, student coaching, employer communication): Continuously
• Driving a vehicle between District and community locations: Frequently
• Viewing a computer screen and reading documents: Frequently

Definitions

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The district prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e., Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities for use.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E265967

Salary

Grade 20

Sch A: $19.78 (entry step)

Sch B: $23.85 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

View the salary schedules here.

Additional Job Information

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].