Special Ed. Job Coach

Amarillo ISD District Wide - Amarillo, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Amarillo Independent School District

Job : 5987937

Final date to receive applications: Nov 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist students with disabilities in job exploration and integration within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act OR Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as a high degree of literacy and mental capabilities

Must be familiar with child labor laws and the federal guidelines which govern Community Job Exploration Training (CJET)

Must be able to work in a variety of jobs, time schedules and with a variety of people

Possess systematic training skills

Work harmoniously with student, parents, and school personnel

Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment

Change assignment or duties during the year to meet the needs of students as students enter or exit programs

Trained in basic first aid protocol or ability to be trained by District

Travel to various locations throughout the district

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Equipment

Posture: Frequent standing and walking; bending/stooping and reaching fully above head, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching; manual dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements; physically perform jobs assigned to students

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; attend after school and night time activities occasionally; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards; travel to various locations throughout the district

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to respond to needs in a timely manner in a high stress environment

Regular Attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Experience in working with students with disabilities preferred

• Assume responsibility for on the job training of students with disabilities.
• Participate in District staff development programs.
• Provide on-going student support and/or assistance at the job site.
• Initiate solutions to problems at the training site and provide written notification to CJET Coordinator.
• Train students one-on-one to perform a variety of jobs to employer's specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress through daily written evaluations to comply with Department of Labor regulations.
• Provide classroom teacher a copy of written evaluations and six weeks grade.
• Maintain accurate, strict documentation of hours worked by each student to comply with federal guidelines.
• Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure each student is successful.
• Teach work ethics to students and models good behavior.
• Modify jobs and job sites to facilitate student success.
• Conduct or review ecological analysis of job sites.
• Intervene physically when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Initiate first-aid or handles emergency situations…