Service Careers, Skills Trainer Tulsa Technology Center

Oklahoma State Chamber; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sick leave

Personal leave

Pension plan

457 savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tulsa Tech is seeking a Service Careers, Skills Trainer to support the instructor in preparing students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for careers in food service and hospitality through classroom, lab, and work-based learning. The role involves classroom, lab, and work-based learning environments aligned with industry standards and district values.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, assessing skill levels, and helping students develop essential tasks and

Qualifications

• This position requires three (3) years of relevant experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• ServSafe Manager Certification must be obtained within the first semester and renewed every 5 years.
• ServSafe Instructor/Exam Proctor certification must be obtained within the first semester and renewed every 3 years.
• This role involves working with commercial kitchen equipment and SDS safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support for theory and skill instruction in classroom, lab, and work-based learning sites.
• Communicate effectively with instructor, family, work-based learning sites, school and agency personnel, as it relates to the student being trained.
• Complete assessments to determine skill level and appropriate work-based learning placement.
• Learn the students' work tasks and make modifications (labeling, visual cue cards, etc.) necessary for the successful completion of the work.
• Assist with teaching the essential tasks of the work and reinforce employability skills by practicing positive reinforcement techniques and modeling.
• Assist in training students in interview processes related to successful employment.
• Attend work orientations with the students and clarify information, as necessary.
• Monitor and assist with independent instruction in a safe working environment. Meet daily with the instructor to discuss the students' progress and challenges related to performance, behavior, progress, attendance, etc.
• Assist the student with punctual travel to training to ensure timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
• Assist with the development of a teaching, training, and fading plan in collaboration with the instructor.
• Maintain dependable attendance and timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or Special Education Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

ServSafe Instructor/Exam Proctor Certification

Job description

Service Careers, Skills Trainer

Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift: Days

Note: This position is a 10-Month Work Contract, working August – May of the school year.

Description:
Provide instructional and employment training support to the Service Careers Instructor in preparing students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for careers in food service and hospitality through classroom, lab, and workplace instruction that aligns with industry standards, community expectations, and District Core Values.

Essential Functions

1. Assist with support for theory and skill instruction in the classroom, lab, and/or work-based learning sites.
2. Communicate effectively with the instructor, family members, work-based learning sites, school and agency personnel, as it relates to the student being trained.
3. Complete necessary assessments to determine skill level and appropriate work-based learning placement.
4. Learn the students' work tasks and make modifications (labeling, creating visual cue cards, etc.) necessary for the successful completion of the work.
5. Assist with teaching the essential tasks of the work and reinforce employability skills by practicing positive reinforcement techniques and modeling.
6. Assist in training students in interview processes related to successful employment.
7. Attend work orientations with the students and clarify information, as necessary.
8. Monitor and assist with independent instruction in a safe working environment. Meet daily with the instructor to discuss the students' progress and challenges related to performance, behavior, progress, attendance, etc.
9. Assist the student with punctual travel to training to ensure timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
10. Assist with the development of a teaching, training, and fading plan in collaboration with the instructor.
11. Maintain dependable attendance and timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours.
12. Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• This position requires three (3) years of relevant experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (within the first semester); renew every 5 years.
• ServSafe Instructor/Exam Proctor (within the first semester); renew every 3 years.
• This position requires working with commercial kitchen equipment (sharp knives, hot stoves, and standard culinary equipment). It also involves the use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals in accordance with the applicable safety guidelines and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Valid state issued driver's license

Education

Associate's degree and/or Special Education Certification required.

Salary Schedule

Support Staff – 10 Month

Hiring Range

$33,704 to $37,204 annually dependent upon experience plus $9,900 additional compensation yearly for salary-in-lieu of paid dependent benefit coverage.

Benefits

Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Pension Plan, 457 Savings Plan, and paid holidays during work months.

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel or work extended hours, as needed.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Closing Date

For maximum consideration, receipt of application material is November 9th. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Note: Tulsa Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer