Pert Independent Living Instructor (Wage) #WWRH2028

Title: Pert Independent Living Instructor (Wage) - #WWRH2028

State Role Title:Prim Second and Spec Ed School Teachers

Hiring Range: Anticipated hourly rate: Up to $32/hour comm w/ experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Wilson Workforce & Rehab Ctr

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

Job Duties:

The Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT) Program at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a part-time Independent Living Skills Facilitator. This position serves as the main instructor for all sections of the PERT Independent Living Skills Assessment and will learn all Independent Living Skills activities with one primary area of focus. This position should be able to teach job and independent living skills class eight days per month on 2nd shift.

Key Responsibilities

Set up instructional areas and teach Independent Living and job skills concepts.
Collaborate with PERT residential staff to document student observations.
Incorporate observations and student input into the final PERT Residential assessment.
Support the continued development and improvement of instructional activities.
Maintain daily communication with PERT staff to document student progress and ensure continuity.
Complete an average of eight Independent Living Assessment Reports per intake including both Initial and Transition Academy assessments.
Submit reports and score sheets within five business days post-discharge.
First Aid/CPR Requirements
C First Aid/CPR Trained This position is designated to provide first aid CPR and AED only as a collateral duty to routine work assignments responding solely to injuries resulting from workplace incidents generally at the location where the incident occurred until emergency personnel arrive on the scene. The incumbent understands that pre-exposure hepatitis B vaccination is not being provided but that post-exposure hepatitis B vaccination will be provided and s/he will complete annual blood borne pathogens training in accordance with the OSHA standard.

This is a wage (part-time) position and cant exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance retirement or leave.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Additional Considerations:

Prefer applicants in possession of a Virginia Department of Education Collegiate or Post Graduate Professional License preferably with endorsement in Special Education or a Technical Professional License with endorsement in Vocational Education. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Prefer experience teaching independent living skills and special education programs for students with disabilities.

Special Instructions:

This 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 candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 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 Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is 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:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.