Internal * ESY Job Coach - Summer

Position: *INTERNAL ONLY* ESY Job Coach - Summer 2026
Location: Downingtown

At the present time, vacancies for
* INTERNAL ONLY
* part-time extended school year (ESY) job coaches exist within the Discover Program at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). The Discover Program offers a comprehensive work-based learning approach related service that prepares high school students with disabilities to transition from school to adult life.

Job coaches accompany students one on one, or in small groups to community business partners to:

* Teach students soft skills/employment readiness skills in a community-based location given real life, hands-on experiences.

* Identify the student s interests and strengths

* Assist students in gaining confidence in their abilities

* Develop work behaviors, problem solving skills, social skills, teamwork and independence

* Collect data/information on 25 attributes that is shared with student and IEP team for skill development and goal planning

Job Coaches may either meet students at the workplace or be required to drive students in CCIU vans.

The CCIU is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of students, educators and members of our communities.

The CCIU provides services to the 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. The Chester County Intermediate Unit is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971. Working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit s mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don t wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Quick Facts:

Location:

IU Countywide

Benefits Eligible:
No

Anticipated start date: 06/29/2026 (dates may vary based on students assigned)

Schedule:

Monday Thursday, up to 5.25 hours per day

Work Hours:

Varies by location but are up to 5.25 hours per day

Exempt Status:
Non-exempt position

Salaried or Hourly:
Hourly

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Experience with secondary students required

* Experience with autism/special needs population required

* Experience with data collection for special education preferred

* Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County

* Current MVR check required (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

* Current police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required

* Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and the federal government (conducted by the CCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide support to students newly referred by local school districts to the Discover Program.

Pay (2025 - 2026 rates):

Pay rates start at $23.69/hour and rate is based on direct experience taking students into the community and teaching job and life skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at .