Pre-Employment Skills Instructor

Public Consulting Group; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking an in-person Instructor to deliver direct instruction to students in communication, life skills, and pre-employment skills in Jackson County, MS. The instructor identifies student strengths, sets goals, and ensures students learn competitive, marketable skills during work experiences.

The role follows the school calendar (180-185 days) with potential summer opportunities. The compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with benefits such as medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Identify and increase a student’s learning strengths, interests, and abilities related to employment skills.
• With the student’s input, develop goals and outcomes.
• Instruct students on employability skills such as communication, technology, problem solving/critical thinking, teamwork, personal appearance, financial management, professionalism, self-determination, self-advocacy, resume writing, interview skills, and job search.
• Assist student in developing a portfolio to include certificates of skills attained, letters of recommendation from internships, etc.
• Utilize teaching methods, materials, curriculum fidelity, and adaptations appropriate to meet individual student’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess student’s progress in the classroom and at the work experience site.
• Monitor and record daily attendance in class and at the work experience site.
• Teach student to inform instructor or supervisors at the work experience site of absences/tardiness.
• Assist student in training about public transportation and teach student to access public or private transportation.
• Have monthly written communication with consultant and other parties as identified and meetings as needed.
• Provide employers at the work experience sites information about disability awareness and strategies on how to supervise individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete files for each student.

Skills

Assess learning strengths

Develop goals

Instruct employability skills

Resume writing

Interview skills

Job search

Public transportation training

Job description

Public Consulting Group is seeking an in-person Instructor to deliver direct instruction to students in communication, life skills, and pre-employment skills in Jackson County, MS. The instructor identifies student strengths, sets goals, and ensures students learn competitive, marketable skills during work experiences.

The role follows the school calendar (180-185 days) with potential summer opportunities. The compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with benefits such as medical, dental,