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

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Hours Per Day: 6.5 hours

Minot North is looking for a motivated individual to work at the Cross Roads Program at Minot State with transition students. A majority of the day will be spent job coaching students at various worksites throughout Minot.

Summary: Under basic supervision, coaches special education students who require assistance in the transition from school to independent living in the adult world and work; assists students with vocational, lifestyle, and community interaction issues.

• Provides transition support assistance for Special Education (SE) students to transition from school to independent living in the outside world; assists SE clients with problem solving, behavior regulation, and identifying/accepting natural consequences; assists with hygiene and medication management.
• Assists SE students to learn independent living skills and job skills; coaches SE students to develop socialization, community interaction, and vocational skills; drives students to and from work sites.
• Monitors student behavior and discusses with supervisor to improve student case management.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one year of experience working with Special Education students; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• MPS policies and procedures.
• Methods and techniques for working with students with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
• Safety rules and regulations.

• Assisting special needs students and understanding special training needs.
• Following verbal and written instructions.

A valid North Dakota State Driver’s License is required. Specific First Aid training courses are required.

Work is performed in classrooms and at work sites, and requires working with children; may be required to physically restrain students if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.

This position is subject to veteran's preference.

Job : 5768022

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.30 to $18.30 per hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Travis Smith, Principal
• Minot North High School
• Email: travis.smith.nd.us