VIEW Program Classroom Instructors

Shenandoah Valley Social Services is requesting proposals for qualified instructors to provide Employment Essentials Class instruction and facilitation under the VIEW (Virginia Initiative for Education and Work) Program, with proposals due July 1, 2026 and selection committee interviews scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026.

Instructors must hold TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and/or CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) certification and be capable of delivering classes in virtual/electronic format when necessary. Applicants must demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email, and internet usage, with specific experience working with unemployed, underemployed, and TANF/VIEW client populations. All instructors must be licensed and insured to provide services in Virginia, maintaining general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.

The Employment Essentials Class is a group-based, two-week course covering resume preparation, interview skills, workplace soft skills, financial literacy, time management, and problem-solving. Classes are typically offered at the SVSS Verona office from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for approximately 36–48 weeks per calendar year. The successful contractor shall provide all instructional materials, curriculum, substitute instruction as needed, attendance reporting, course evaluations, and snacks, and must demonstrate flexibility to serve the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro service area.

The contract carries an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods at SVSS's sole discretion. Compensation is on a per-class basis, with total service hours varying based on service demand and available budget. The contract is funded through TANF funds designated for VIEW employment services. Evaluation criteria are cost (0–25 points), appropriateness of services and materials (0–25 points), service-area flexibility (0–20 points), experience (0–20 points), and proposal completeness and responsiveness (0–10 points). Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for July 17, 2026, with a contract start date of September 1, 2026.