Job Training Specialist

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools in Harvey, Louisiana is seeking a Job Training Specialist to foster personal, leadership, and employability skills for at-risk students pursuing post-secondary opportunities.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Hospital/Homebound, Vocational Programs, and Dyslexia, the role emphasizes career planning, academic assessment, and collaboration with schools to build a strong job bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Secondary certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience; three (3) at the high school level.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power point.
• Strong oratory skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual academic and career plans.
• Teach the skills necessary for decision making and career planning.
• Teach for mastery of thirty-seven job related competencies developed by Jobs for America's Graduates in cooperation with the private sector (Jobs for America's Graduates curriculum).
• Teach core basic skills.
• Access social/support services.
• Identify jobs/careers for graduates by developing a job bank.
• Act as advisor to career association activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Vocational Programs and the Executive Director of Special Programs.

Skills

Oratory skills

Strong writing skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Secondary certification

Master's degree

Certification/experience as school-based administrator

Certification in Special Education

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Training Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942970
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Description:

Reporting to the Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Hospital/Homebound, Vocational Programs and Dyslexia in the Student Support Unit, the Job Training Specialist is responsible for developing personal, leadership, and employability skills in at-risk students participating in and trying to secure post-secondary employment/education.

Reports To: Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Hospital/Homebound, Vocational Programs, and Dyslexia

Scope of Responsibility

• Assesses individual academic and career plans.
• Teaches the skills necessary for decision making and career planning.
• Teaches for mastery of thirty-seven job related competencies developed by Jobs for America's Graduates in cooperation with the private sector (Jobs for America's Graduates curriculum).
• Teaches core basic skills.
• Accesses social/support services.
• Identifies jobs/careers for graduates by developing a job bank.
• Acts as advisor to career association activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Coordinator of Vocational Programs and the Executive Director of Special Programs.

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Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Secondary certification
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience; three (3) at the high school level
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power point
• Strong oratory skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Certification/experience as a school based administrator
• Certification in Special Education

Physical Involvement

Sitting is required part of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maurice Ducarpe , DIRECTOR SPED COMP/ADAPT PE
• STUDENT SUPPORT
• Email: [e-mail]