Community Outreach and Career Training Specialist - Vista Adult School at Vista Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Provides support for teachers and students. Involves case management, addressing student discipline/behavior issues within the program. Guides instructional practices and student support services, including being the liaison between the school and community organizations.
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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE OF POSITION: Community Outreach and Career Training Specialist - Adult Ed A. Primary Function: Provides support for teachers and students. Involves case management, addressing student discipline/behavior issues within in the program. Guides instructional practices and student support services including being the liaison between the school and community organizations. B. Directly Responsible to: Vista Adult School Principal C. Assigned Responsibilities: Provides an effective guidance program, including student goal setting, post secondary transition, career guidance and exploration. E Works directly with students addressing barriers that interfere in success. E Builds a strong community outreach component. E Serves as liaison between student and teacher to support student success. Lead for career training programs admission, orientation and enrollment process. E Promotes program transitions within the programs. E Assists in planning/scheduling of career training and community education classes. E Works directly with clients referred from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) for job placement with a possible caseload following DOR contract goals (Workability II). E Promotes and markets adult school within the community. Organizes the annual Career and Resource Fair and Advisory Night. E Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations for student job opportunities, externships, job shadowing, advisory members, and presenters. E Participates in community based organizations and promotes positive relations between the school, business and community. E Manage career training internship/externship opportunities and student placement. E Works directly with Vista Adult School to meet Consortium goals. Assists with school wide events, workshops, and brochure development. Performs other related duties as assigned. D. Education and Experience: Posses or be eligible for qualifying adult ed credential through the California Teaching Commission Associates/Bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years qualifying skills, knowledge, and ability to lead the coordination of and education program E. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Curriculum and instruction related to community outreach and career training Strategies and materials for the education of adult students Technology resources Effective communication and interpersonal skills Brochure, workshop and event development for community outreach Abilities to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community Reach out to students to create positive professional relationships Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance Establish positive relationships among staff members at all levels Work effectively and flexibly in a variety of environments Read a variety of materials Assists students, families, or staff Establish and maintain a variety of accurate record keeping and filing systems Use a computer or other technology-based equipment F. Physical Demands: Occasionally sitting for extended periods of time Frequently walking or standing Variable hours Physical agility and stamina Occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 10 pounds, seldom weighing up to 25 lbs Occasionally bending, twisting, crouching or kneeling Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (occasionally to frequently) Frequently listening and speaking to exchange information and make presentations Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8 hour day: N = Never = 0% S = Seldom = 1 - 10% (< 45 minutes) Oc = Occasionally = 11 - 33% ( up to 3.0 hours) F = Frequently = 34 - 66% (up to 6 hours) C = Continuously = 67 - 100% (> 6 hours) G. Salary: Per Adult Ed/CTE salary schedule H. Work Year: 216 Days Updated 1/19
Requirements / Qualifications
Possesses or is eligible for a qualifying adult ed credential through the California Teaching Commission, Associate's/Bachelor’s degree, or 2-5 years of qualifying skills, knowledge, and ability to lead the coordination of an education program.
Please attach the following: Letter of Interest/Introduction: Attn: Rachel D'Ambroso, Asst. Superintendent, Human Relations Resume Three Letters of Reference/Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential English Learner authorization or equivalent Transcripts BA/post BA (complete)
Requirements / Qualifications
Possesses or is eligible for a qualifying adult ed credential through the California Teaching Commission, Associate's/Bachelor’s degree, or 2-5 years of qualifying skills, knowledge, and ability to lead the coordination of an education program.
Please attach the following: Letter of Interest/Introduction: Attn: Rachel D'Ambroso, Asst. Superintendent, Human Relations Resume Three Letters of Reference/Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential English Learner authorization or equivalent Transcripts BA/post BA (complete)
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925