Work Readiness Instructor

Company: Smart Staffing Group
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type : Part-time Hourly Rate : $30.00 - $35.00 depending on experience The Work Readiness Instructor is responsible for the delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities, ages 14-21 within Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. Duties include providing Pre-ETS services to students with disabilities that prepares them for successful long-term employment consistent with their strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choices. Responsibilities: Mentoring students at local high schools in the following services: Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Instruction in Self Advocacy, Work Based Learning, and Post-Secondary Education Counseling. Develops and fosters relationships with Students, School District Personnel including special education and transitional coordinators, family members, and other agencies within the community. Promotes the Pre-ETS trainings to students, school district personnel, families, other community agencies. Maintains confidential student data and submit progress reports. Skills and Requirements: Associates Degree required, Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred Teaching/Classroom experience preferred Minimum of two (2) years of experience using non-traditional community service to engage students with disabilities in career exploration and employment Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

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