Skills Trainer Project SEARCH

Skills Trainer Project SEARCH

• Position Type:
  Support Staff
• Date Posted: 5/6/2026

Term of Employment: Full-Time/10 months with Benefits, for the 2025-26 School Year

Salary Range: $17.10 - $19.89 per hour, depending on experience

The Skills Trainer is responsible for providing training and support for interns to ensure success during the work site rotations and/or a competitive job. The position also assists students in the classroom under the general direction of the Project SEARCH Instructor by providing supplementary instruction and guided clinical practice. Duties may vary depending on individual and work site situations.

• Provides support to interns as deemed necessary by the team to include the following:
• Reinforce intern's vocational, job-readiness, independent living, and personal/social skills.
• Structure training at work experience sites consistent with each intern's targeted vocational goals.
• Assist with task analysis of interns' required work duties.
• Identify and implement any necessary accommodations/modifications at work experience sites.
• Collect data to document interns' progress in work experience sites.
• Assist with teaching the Project SEARCH curriculum as directed by the instructor.
• Assist instructor with maintaining an accurate case file for each intern.
• Provide support to intern rotation site employees to ensure consistent, accurate communication of all concerns, and feedback related to interns.
• Provide direct supervision of students/interns.
• Maintain confidentiality of student/intern files/information.
• Assure the safety of students at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• One year of recent experience working with high school students or students with disabilities in a formal setting.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Current negative TB test (within a year).
• Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957.
• Current IVP fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one.
  
  Valid Arizona driver's license.

• Three years experience working in a school district setting.
• Experience working with individuals in an employment training environment.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish.

• Possess an attitude that all individuals, provided proper supports, have the ability to develop skills and contribute in the workplace.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions.

Submit a cover letter, resume, one recent (within five years) signed professional reference letter, and a copy of current certification via the district's online application system (). Open until filled.

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