Work Readiness Instructor

Job Type: Part-timeHourly Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 depending on experience  The Work Readiness Instructor is responsible for the delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities, ages 14-21 within Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. Duties include providing Pre-ETS services to students with disabilities that prepares them for successful long-term employment consistent with their strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choices.Responsibilities: 

• Mentoring students at local high schools in the following services: Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Instruction in Self Advocacy, Work Based Learning, and Post-Secondary Education Counseling. 
• Develops and fosters relationships with Students, School District Personnel including special education and transitional coordinators, family members, and other agencies within the community. 
• Promotes the Pre-ETS trainings to students, school district personnel, families, other community agencies. 
• Maintains confidential student data and submit progress reports. 

Skills and Requirements:

• Associates Degree required, Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred  
• Teaching/Classroom experience preferred 
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience using non-traditional community service to engage students with disabilities in career exploration and employment
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus