Job Coach - CTE

Job Coach - CTE

Texas School for the Deaf CTE – Austin, Texas

Job : 5787589

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Length of position: 189 Days – Classified.

Hours:

7:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M.

The Job Coach will be responsible for supporting 15–22 year old students who participate in our work training programs, both on and off campus. The coach assists the transition teacher in providing an employment and independent living skills based curriculum for deaf students with and without additional disabilities. Additional responsibilities include employment readiness training, job coaching, career assessments, and evaluation of students in the classroom and at multiple worksites.

The Job Coach will also help students establish direct working relationships with co‑workers and supervisors to create natural supports.

• Trains, supervises, and records student progress at assigned work sites on and off campus.
• Assists teacher in the delivery of employment and independent living skills-based curriculum; provides instructional support to students on and off campus.
• Monitors and documents student behaviors according to TSD policy and procedures.
• Drives students to and from work sites and community activities; accompanies students on city bus or other mode of transportation; provides city bus transportation training as needed.
• Provides coverage for the teacher when absent.
• Escorts students on campus inside and outside of classrooms and residential areas; monitors bus and cafeteria areas as assigned.
• Assists with activities of daily living for students with physical disabilities including feeding, dressing, and toileting, if assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of professional experience working with high school students in an educational setting or 48 hours of college coursework in education, counseling, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience working with individuals who are deaf and/or have other disabilities, or professional experience as a job coach or in a similar position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license class C or higher issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Sign Language:
  Advanced proficiency level on the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is required. If hired with a lower level, the employee must participate in signed communication learning opportunities regularly until the required level is achieved.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field.
• Experience developing job aids or visual supports to help students understand work tasks.
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience as a Job Coach.

• Instructional Knowledge – knowledge of content; instructional methodologies; classroom management.
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication – can appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security – actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills – maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.

Career and Technology Education Supervisor

Full-Time

$3,660.36 Per Month

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.