Special Education Teacher Assistant Learning Job Coach; OJT School Year 2025-2026

Position: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Work-Based Learning Job Coach (OJT - On the Job Training) - School Year 2025-2026
Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

1/7/2025

Location:

Anticipated Vacancies

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Work-Based Learning Job Coach (OJT - On the Job Training)

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Work-Based Learning Job Coach (OJT - On the Job Training)

Reports To:

Director of Special Education Classification:
Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203

Contract:

None Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary

Purpose:

Assist high school special education students with significant disabilities in various employment settings for nonpaid training experiences (work-related training) under the close supervision of a Work-Based Learning teacher. Qualifications/

Skills:

Education/Certification:

* Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.

* Educational Aide Certification.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge regarding disabilities preferred.

* Ability to assist students in an organized set of educational and skill-building activities per their individual education plans that are intended to prepare them for employment while they are still in school.

* Ability to assist with travel training as part of the students' post-secondary coordinated set of activities.

* Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

* Ability to assist with lifting, toileting, feeding and other daily living skills as needed.

* Bus driver training as needed, or as required.

Experience:

* Background related to working with children and parents.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:
Instructional Support:

* Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.

* Assist in carrying out the instructional/work-related training program under the supervision of the Work-Based Learning teacher.

* Assist Work-Based Learning teacher with job and task analysis at each worksite.

* Assist in job accommodations and adaptations for students at the worksite.

* Follow Work-Based Learning teacher instruction and guidance.

* Participate in planned staff development and professional growth activities related to work-based learning and other topics.

* Create instructional materials/visual schedules as needed.

* Systematically collect data and documentation and complete situational assessments for students at worksites to support data driven training decisions and plans.

Student Management:

* Work with students using appropriate interpersonal skills and to be a good role model in the development of their employability skills.

* Work with students to develop work-related attitudes, behaviors, and social and communication skills necessary to obtain and maintain future employment.

* Provide support to students in developing self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

* Provide direct support to students with disabilities as indicated in the students' IEPS.

* Follow the students' IEPS and the modifications and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff.

* Proficient in students' individual communication methods and strategies.

Other:

* Be flexible as the assigned job coach training worksites may change as student data, documentation, and transition assessments are reviewed periodically.

* Represent SBISD in the community, exhibiting professionalism at all times.

* Maintain positive relationships with community businesses that serve as SBISD worksites.

* Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to students' needs and progress.

* Has reliable transportation to and from worksites.

* Perform other related duties as required.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:
Supervision of Students at the Worksite:
Provide the appropriate level of supervision and support at the worksite to ensure student safety while developing job skill sets and independence. Maintain close communication with the Work-Based Learning teacher and immediately report concerns or incidents as they occur. Equipment Used:
Computer and various equipment utilized in vocational training.

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