Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Job Title

QUALIFICATIONS:

ISBE Paraprofessional Approval

Ability/Experience working with individuals with disabilities and community employers

Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job.

JOB GOAL:

To provide to students systematic training in appropriate work and social skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle day to day operations of a community job site
• Provide direct instruction in community job sites
• Train students in appropriate work and social skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment
• Assist the teacher coordinator/transition teacher with job development
• Maintain good working relationships with personnel at training site
• Maintain communication with the teacher coordinator/transition teacher
• Complete and maintain attendance, progress notes on students, and other related vocational documentation
• Maintain communication with on-site personnel to ensure student compliance with work site regulations and job requirements
• Provide adaptations and individualized instructional materials to student workers under the guidance of the Coordinator for Schramm Educational Center
• Assist with the development of task analysis and behavioral objectives
• When lifting is required in normal daily routine including student transfers, applies principles of safety to student and self
• Accepts the responsibility of punctuality - arriving and leaving work at the proper designated time
• Meets attendance standards as designated by Association guidelines
• Respects the confidentiality of students and staff
• Perform miscellaneous, general, and specific duties as assigned