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Transition/Vocational Coach (3 openings)
Middle and East TN Starting September 1
Part Time 25-30 hours per week
East TN - Adult population
Middle TN - Middle and High Sch students
Time:
High School 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Middle School 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Postsecondary Institution- varies
Compensation - Commiserate with experience and education
Setting - Public schools, colleges and universities, Technical schools, Juvenile Detention, and Community
Description - Work in High Schools, Middle Schools, Summer Camps, Summer School, and Postsecondary institutions with students ages 14 - 22. Create and review Transition Plans for students. Work alongside Exceptional Educators, Administrators, Parents/families, and College Professors to support students and communicate needs and concerns. Attend IEP meetings, 504 meetings, parent conferences, professor/instructor meetings, and college disability resource department meetings. Must setup and attend job shadowing experiences with student(s); deliver 45-hour Transition Program to students in the k-12 setting or postsecondary institution; and make sure student interests are met through the program. Work with adults age 18 and up with finding and securing employment. Assist all students with finding internships, apprenticeships, and paid work. Work with a team to create Career and Job Fairs.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma with 7+ years experience working with individuals with disabilities including students identified as intellectually gifted.
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Premium pay for candidates with current/active professional license with exceptional education or administrative endorsement.
Must have classroom experience OR 3 years or more with job coaching or job counseling. Must also have experience working with adults and students with disabilities and exceptional learning needs including students identified as intellectually gifted.
Part Time 25-30 hours per week
East TN - Adult population
Middle TN - Middle and High Sch students
Time:
High School 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Middle School 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Postsecondary Institution- varies
Compensation - Commiserate with experience and education
Setting - Public schools, colleges and universities, Technical schools, Juvenile Detention, and Community
Description - Work in High Schools, Middle Schools, Summer Camps, Summer School, and Postsecondary institutions with students ages 14 - 22. Create and review Transition Plans for students. Work alongside Exceptional Educators, Administrators, Parents/families, and College Professors to support students and communicate needs and concerns. Attend IEP meetings, 504 meetings, parent conferences, professor/instructor meetings, and college disability resource department meetings. Must setup and attend job shadowing experiences with student(s); deliver 45-hour Transition Program to students in the k-12 setting or postsecondary institution; and make sure student interests are met through the program. Work with adults age 18 and up with finding and securing employment. Assist all students with finding internships, apprenticeships, and paid work. Work with a team to create Career and Job Fairs.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma with 7+ years experience working with individuals with disabilities including students identified as intellectually gifted.
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Premium pay for candidates with current/active professional license with exceptional education or administrative endorsement.
Must have classroom experience OR 3 years or more with job coaching or job counseling. Must also have experience working with adults and students with disabilities and exceptional learning needs including students identified as intellectually gifted.
Professional Development Presenters
Administrative Team
(3 openings remaining)
Stipend- $1000 per county training
Educator Team
(2 openings remaining)
$650 per county training
Description -
(Admin Team) Train school administrative staff on federal program and the newly created High School Transition courses in July and August. Must complete 3 paid training summer sessions with KWA and State of TN representatives. Must have experience as an Administrator or Education Leader (i.e. Assistant Principal, Dean, Exceptional Education Coach, Department EE Lead). Must also have an active or inactive license with Admin endorsement OR college degree conferred in Instructional Leadership (Masters, Education Specialist, or Terminal degree)
(Educator Team) Train educators and Paraprofessionals/paraeducators on federal program and the newly created High School Transition courses. Must complete 3 paid summer training sessions with KWA and State of TN representatives.
Travel within the state of Tennessee required
(3 openings remaining)
Stipend- $1000 per county training
Educator Team
(2 openings remaining)
$650 per county training
Description -
(Admin Team) Train school administrative staff on federal program and the newly created High School Transition courses in July and August. Must complete 3 paid training summer sessions with KWA and State of TN representatives. Must have experience as an Administrator or Education Leader (i.e. Assistant Principal, Dean, Exceptional Education Coach, Department EE Lead). Must also have an active or inactive license with Admin endorsement OR college degree conferred in Instructional Leadership (Masters, Education Specialist, or Terminal degree)
(Educator Team) Train educators and Paraprofessionals/paraeducators on federal program and the newly created High School Transition courses. Must complete 3 paid summer training sessions with KWA and State of TN representatives.
Travel within the state of Tennessee required
Associate I
(multiple openings in Shelby, Davidson, Hamilton, Sumner, Rutherford, Robertson, and Williamson counties)
Pay is based on adult client referrals. Associates create own schedule and this position is year round. Associates earn $25 per client referral. Must complete paid 4 hour training. Trainings are held weekly and on the weekend. Associates will receive KWA correspondence to refer clients. Associates have earned as much as 750 per month—-there is no cap on referrals. Ideal position for those looking to supplement income. Associates report directly to Executive Workforce Director.
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All EMPLOYEES UNDERGO A THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECK AND ARE BARRED FROM EMPLOYMENT (INCLUSIVE OF SUBSTITUTING OR VOLUNTEERING) IF A PROHIBITED CRIMINAL HISTORY AS DEFINED BELOW IS DISCOVERED AT THE CONCLUSION OF OUR NATIONAL CHECK.
A criminal conviction, no-contest or guilty plea; or any pending criminal action, including individuals subject to any warrant, indictment, presentment, or placement in a pre-trial diversion involving any of the following: a.) Any offense involving the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or gross neglect of a person, or involving a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of a person. b.) Any offense involving violence or the threat of of violence against another person. c.) Any offense involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession of any illegal drug or pharmaceuticals. ALL KWA AGENCY STAFF AND THOSE HIRED TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: a.) A Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and written documentation of one (1) year of successful year of experience in employment counseling, job placement, job coaching, or a public vocational rehabilitation program; OR b.) High school diploma or GED and written documentation of two (2) successful years of experience in employment counseling, job placement, job coaching, or a public vocational rehabilitation program may substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education and experience. |
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Kay Williamson & Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer.