Adult Education Career Readiness ParaProfessional

Summary: The Adult Education Career Readiness ParaProfessional will prepare the adult learner for work-based learning (WBL) experiences and the world of work by facilitating interview skills, application/resume support, workplace tours, career speakers, and credentialing. This position helps the adult learner to develop the communication and engagement skills to effectively connect with future employers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Connect adult learners to career opportunities based on individual interests/skills and coordinate work-based learning opportunities for them off campus
• Assist adult learners with job search, resumes, applications and interviewing skills
• Promote and manage requests to connect adult learners with employers and community mentors to provide meaningful WBL opportunities
• Collaborate with adult ed instructors to disseminate information on WBL programs and opportunities for adult learners
• Establish relationships with business and local workforce agencies for the purpose of increasing the number and quality of WBL experiences available to adult learners. 
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders.
• Assist adult learners with enrollment in CTE and Adult Education courses, post-secondary education, and apprenticeship opportunities

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills--as well as the ability to help students develop these skills 
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff,and the business community--as well as the ability to help students develop these skills. 
• Knowledge of current workforce/ employment demands and industry trends
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
• Planning and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with/ be a part of a team
• Ability to frequently travel to local business partners
• Ability to to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff and administrators to support an effective learning environment that includes both school-based and work-based settings. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community members
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person

Apply To: Click on the link above to apply.  All applicants, including those currently employed with Spotsylvania County Public Schools will need to complete an online application.