School-Based Job Placement Specialist (Grant)

Township High School District 214; Arlington Heights (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Township High School District 214 is seeking a Job Placement Specialist Grant-funded 22.5 hours/week to coordinate student transitions from school to work and adult services. The role emphasizes school-based, off-site job-training sites within a public setting and requires collaboration with case managers.

The assignment is 10 months, temporary and grant-funded with potential renewal depending on funding. A paraprofessional credential and CPI training are required, along with a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional designation in accordance with requirements specified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 40 lbs.
• Must sit at workstation for extended period of time and/or move frequently from workstation to various other areas of building.
• Must organize and prioritize workflow.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
• Must project a positive image of the district to students, staff and parents as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
• Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents, visitors and the general public.
• Must have awareness of a variety of student needs including physical and social emotional needs.
• Must have experience working in the employment services field and with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Must have ability to implement teacher/case manager directions effectively using various instructional methods/strategies.
• Must be available to work an irregular schedule as necessary.
• Must complete district approved Crisis Prevention Institute training (CPI).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Assisting students in the Vocational Lab, Work Center and worksite under the remote direction of certified staff by implementing instructional and behavioral goals as identified in the student's IEP.
• Assisting certified staff by, but not limited to: maintaining accurate student records, assisting students in overcoming employment barriers, documenting and disseminating transportation and job site incident reports, entering daily data collection.
• Serving as liaison to the Career Discovery Center program by providing instruction on required job duties and responsibilities related to the students functioning level, acting as liaison between student, local businesses, supervisor, staff, case manager and parents/guardians.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

CPI training

Data entry

Office software

Crisis management

Formation

State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional designation

Outils

Computer proficiency

Office equipment handling

Description du poste

Township High School District 214 is seeking a Job Placement Specialist Grant-funded 22.5 hours/week to coordinate student transitions from school to work and adult services. The role emphasizes school-based, off-site job-training sites within a public setting and requires collaboration with case managers.

The assignment is 10 months, temporary and grant-funded with potential renewal depending on funding. A paraprofessional credential and CPI training are required, along with a valid driver's