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A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance: This is what you can expect working at employU!

Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those looking for career advancement.

Full-time employees are offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance

Part-time employees may be offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance

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This is an in-person instructor position. This position pays an hourly rate of $19.00-$21.00 an hour.

Position Summary:

The Virtual Instructor position assists the Class Coordinator to provide virtual classroom instruction and support to students across the State of Florida. Students range in age from 14-21 and all have either an IEP or a 504 Plan. Class sizes range and the position allows for teachers to lead and support the students with co-teaching and support. Staffing ratios are mandated on a 1:10 teacher to student ratio. Class sizes are no larger than 30 students in a given class. Curriculum is delivered via Microsoft Teams and utilizing PowerPoint, videos, and digital workbooks. There are three core classes being offered on the virtual platform: Work Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy, and Career Camps.

Work Schedule:

Work Readiness and Self Advocacy classes are 20 hours each and are conducted on two consecutive weekends during the school year and on weekdays throughout summer and on longer school breaks.

Career Camps are scheduled over the longer school breaks such as: Thanksgiving, Winter & Spring Break, and Summer Break. Hours would range between 25-35 hours during weeks when Career Camps are scheduled. A typical day would be 9 am-4 pm.

It may also be possible to assist with our virtual Work Readiness and Self Advocacy classes. These classes are typically held over two subsequent weekends or during longer school breaks during the week. A typical day would be from 9 am-2:30 pm.

EmployU’s Work Readiness classes are typically scheduled on two subsequent weekends and High School students learn:

• Conduct online job searches
• Create a functional resume
• Interview for a job
• Learn about work culture
• Practice problem solving skills
• Build effective communication skills and strategies.

EmployU’s Self-Advocacy classes are 20-hours that focus on:

• Effective and appropriate communication
• Stress Management
• ADA and disability disclosure
• Understanding accommodations and how to request them

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Assists the Lead Instructor to prepare for and conduct Career Camp sessions as needed.

2. Meets with the Lead Instructor and the Career Camp team to prepare for Career Camp

sessions prior to and after each session.

3. Organizes guest speakers; schedules student field trips.

4. Contributes to virtual classroom activities or games; aids in the teaching of PowerPoint

materials.

5. Ensures student questions are answered in the chat during each session; assists students with

technical issues as needed.

6. Takes student attendance before and after class to ensure correct roster attendance;

ensures correct tracking of hours for billing purposes.

7. Teaches the virtual class as needed.

8. Assists students in any way to create a learning environment for each student.

9. Completes other administrative tasks as needed.

10. Completes other tasks as directed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Job Knowledge
• Training Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Organizational Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related field preferred.

Experience: Teaching experience required; Virtual teaching experience is strongly

preferred; Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint experience recommended; Experience working

with students with IEP’s and 504 Plans required; Vocational training experience is preferred.

Computer Skills: Strong preference for candidates with Microsoft Teams and

PowerPoint experience.

Certifications & Licenses: Temp or teacher certification required.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be willing to commit to assist with the duration of all scheduled Career Camps.
2. Excellent team player.
3. Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Supervision: No supervisory requirements.

Travel: No travel necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Virtual classroom setting.

Physical: Standing, walking and prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on

a computer. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds as needed.

Vision: See within the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to

read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.