Category
Career Services
Department
Social Services
Job Title
Instructor, Life Skills - Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center - Fishersville, VA
Description
Position Information
Working Title Instructor, Life Skills Role Title Trainer Instructor II - 29112 Job Open Date 10-22-2009 Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST. Open Until Filled Job Type Detail
Definition Wage Non-Faculty- W-1 Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range Negotiable from $15.07 per hour Agency Dept of Rehabilitative Service (262) Agency Website www.wwrc.virginia.gov Location Augusta - 015 Sublocation Position Number H0029 Job Posting Number 0032570 Type of Recruitment
Definition General Public - G Job Type Hourly/Wage Pay Band 04 Job Description This position is located in Fishersville, VA at WWRC.
Provides life skills instruction to clients in the Life Skills Transition Program. Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate instruction through daily lesson plans provided. Incorporates technology into instructional delivery. Documents student records. Maintains inventory of daily instructional supplies. Communicates client progress to the Life Skills Transition Program Coordinator and the Life Skills Transition Program team, case managers and other center service providers. The selected individual will serve as van driver for field trips.
The usual schedule of work for this position is anticipated to be approximately 8:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but may vary depending on program needs. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of characteristics of disabilities and adaptations/ accommodations for persons with disabilities. Knowledge of resources available in the community which support independent living. Knowledge of positive classroom behavior management; basic teaching strategies, techniques and evaluation/assessment procedures. Demonstrated ability to make individual and group presentations. Demonstrated ability in observing, recording and interpreting performance and behavior. Demonstrated ability in development of instructional lesson plans based on background information and assessment data and in delivery of hands-on, practical instruction. Skill in use of Windows computer office or similar software and in basic data entry. Demonstrated ability to work with other instructors to develop instructional curriculum; implement instructional curriculum; provide individual and group instruction which enhances positive interactions and good social skills; communicate effectively (written and verbal); work within a team framework.
Virginia driver's license required by date of employment. Preferred Qualifications Prefer Bachelor's degree and experience teaching life skills.
Prefer applicants in possession of or eligible for a Virginia Department of Education Collegiate or Technical Professional License, preferably with endorsement in Special Education, or a Technical Professional License with endorsement in Vocational Education.
Applicants not eligible for regular licensure and teaching endorsement may apply. A combination of education, training and experience that would qualify for provisional licensure by the Virginia Department of Education will be considered. Special Requirements Special Instructions to Applicants Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center accepts only fully completed online applications for all employment opportunities. The online application and job listings are located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may not be substituted for State applications. Computers are available at public libraries, Virginia Employment Commission offices and in the Department of Human Resource Management Career Center. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities, per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-332-7182 or 7320 (TTY, call 800-828-1120) for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Optional
Applicant Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document Required
Applicant Documents Contact Information
Name
Human Resource Services
Phone 540-332-7182 or 540-332-7320 (TTY, call 800-828-1120)
Address:
Human Resource Services, Box W520
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
POB 1500
Fishersville, VA 22939
Date Posted
October 27, 2009
Expires
December 10, 2009
Contact
Woodrow Wilson Human Resources
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