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Unified School District 305 Salina Public Schools

Skills Trainer - Project Search

Unified School District 305 Salina Public Schools, Salina, Kansas, United States, 67401


Position Type:Support Staff/Paraeducator for Sped

Date Posted:8/11/2023

Location:Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center

Date Available:ASAPPOSITION:

Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH -- To facilitate the training and integration of students with disabilities in a worksite rotation and /or competitive work environmentLOCATION:

Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center

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ASAPREQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma required. Experience working with people with disabilities and/or working in the industry/business field preferred. Other qualifications include enthusiasm, decision making skills, strong oral and written communication skills, productive team member, flexible, and collaboration skill. Must be professional and organized.

DUTIES:* Provide individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.* Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.*Train students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment. * Communicate with Project SEARCH instructor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued job coaching, fading, behavior job tasks, etc.*Attend training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.*Communicate effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, school and agency personnel.*Strong computer skills.