Independent Living Instructor

Title: Independent Living Instructor

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting hourly rate: $24.93 up to $32.48, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment. WWRC strives to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged, and Effective, to everything we do.

About the Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking an Independent Living Instructor to teach a job and independent living skills class eight days per month on second shift. This position will serve as the primary facilitator and team leader for all sections of the PERT Independent Living Skills Assessment and Training, which takes place on second shift during a PERT Career Exploration or PERT Transition Academy intake.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up the assessment area and ensure all materials and equipment are prepared for daily operations.
• Facilitate Independent Living Skills assessments and support student engagement throughout the process.
• Collaborate with PERT residential staff to provide raw ratings and support accurate student evaluations.
• Compile raw scores and prepare Independent Living (IL) reports as part of the final PERT Residential assessment.
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate documentation of student performance, behavioral observations, and assessment findings.
• Communicate daily with PERT staff to support continuity of programming, learning goals, and student progress.
• Complete an average of eight Independent Living Assessment Reports per intake, including both Initial and Transition Academy assessments.
• Submit all reports and score data sheets within five business days post‑discharge.

This is a wage (part‑time) position that will work an average of 20 hours per week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during the employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

This position should be able to teach a job and independent livings skills class eight days per month on 2nd shift.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in teaching methods and techniques, learning style assessments and intervention strategies, disability characteristics and needs, basic workplace literacy needs, curriculum development, classroom and behavior management, Basic special education requirements for IEP development and implementation. Prefer experience teaching independent living skills and special education programs for students with disabilities.

Additional Considerations

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification 

Applicants are preferred to possess a Virginia Department of Education Collegiate or Postgraduate Professional License, preferably with an endorsement in Special Education, or a Technical Professional License with an endorsement in Vocational Education. A combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.

Special Instructions

This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.