The Pre-ETS Program Coordinator will provide direct classroom instruction and teaching to High School age students with disabilities as documented by an lEP, 504 plan, or medical diagnosis, which makes them potentially eligible for services from Vocational Rehabilitation at a later date. The person selected will also develop and/or utilize transition age curriculum and hands-on work experience to support youth with disabilities to increase successful transition from school to work or post-secondary education outcomes. The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) curriculum includes activities/topics guided by the WlOA indicators: Workplace Readiness Training, Post-Secondary Counseling, Work Based Learning, Career Exploration and Self Advocacy. Individuals in this position are expected to provide quality services as assigned to eligible participants and conduct outreach to school district personnel, students, family members, state and community stakeholders. Note: Applicants should live in or near the county being served, and travel is essentialfor this position.
Essential Duties:
Assists with curriculum development and design of training materials.
Researches course design and methodologies.
Assists in preparing content for courses, conferences, and other events.
Assists in researching and developing curriculum.
Develops and revises training manuals, trainer guides, and other support materials for courses.
Assists in preparation of content and format for courses, conferences, and other training events.
Assists customers in promotional materials, the design of courses, program content, and methodologies.
Tracks curricula in all steps of development, revision, production, release, and promotion.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
Skills:
Knowledge of adult learning principles
Ability to interact effectively with the university, staff and faculty
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to format and edit
Computer and research skills
Ability to perform highly detailed work
Physical requirements:
Communicate effectively
Sit for prolonged periods
Engage in repetitive motion
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Use of computer
Standard office environment
Departmental Preferences:
24 months of classroom teaching
Special Instructions:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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