Job Training Technician (#802577) - Calero High School / Adult Transition Program - South**INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Career Vocational Specialist (Workability I/TPP Coordinator), this position provides job coaching to students in the Special Education Program. Employees assist clients/students with exceptional needs in transitioning from school to the work environment, offering support and positive role modeling at their work sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist students at job training sites by providing guidance through verbal instructions, demonstrations, and actual job performance.
• Utilize fading techniques to gradually withdraw support as students achieve quality and quantity standards.
• Implement effective strategies, including learning styles, prompt cues, self-management, social adjustment, troubleshooting, and reinforcement.
• Train students to use public transportation to community school sites and work sites, including mobility evaluation and training.
• Visit job sites and consult with students and employers to assist with job performance improvement plans and follow-along strategies.
• Contact employers, agencies, and businesses to promote work experience education programs.
• Participate in individualized training plan meetings and assist in identifying work sites for potential training or employment.
• Review and evaluate job performance, problem-solve, and advocate for students regarding job adjustments or retention.
• Report on student progress and maintain complete, accurate files, daily logs, and Scantron information for school-to-career activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general practices, procedures, and operations of work experience transition programs.
• Familiarity with job coaching methods, techniques, and strategies.
• Understanding of effective record-keeping methods and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable job placement requirements, labor laws, codes, regulations, rules, and statutes.
• Awareness of the problems and concerns faced by students with exceptional needs.
• Proficiency in operating computers and standard office equipment, as well as required software.
• Ability to encourage communication between employers and workers, prepare routine reports, and maintain records.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, take initiative, and use supervisory skills.
• Strong public relations skills and the ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to provide job coaching, support, and positive role modeling for students with exceptional needs.
• Ability to interact with students individually and in groups.
• Successful candidates must pass fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Internal candidates only.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Focus on personal and professional development.