Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Description

STARTING DATE:  School Year

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education Services

WORK YEAR: 185 days as per Board-adopted calendar

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on salary schedule - Commensurate with experience

• High School Diploma
• Van certification to transport students for community-based instruction
• Ability to instruct high school students with disabilities on job and employability skills at a worksite
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficiency with technology
• Effective planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio’s graduation expectations and of Ohio Career Technical / Academic Content Standards
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with students, staff, and area employers
• Three years of successful work experience
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
• Maintain a valid driver’s license; meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications covered by District’s insurance carrier

• Develop a job analysis for each assigned job and environment; revise as needed based on student and business needs
• Provide on‑the‑job training using differentiated instructional techniques
• Provide supervision for students at school and business sites
• Consult with business and co‑workers regarding essential job functions related to students
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with supervisory personnel and coordinate efforts with program administration and host sites
• Maintain ongoing communication with the administration, business site, students, and families
• Complete all required documentation per established procedure
• Meet driving requirements to transport students safely and lawfully
• Obtain van certification and may be requested to obtain CDL
• Obtain an Educational Aide certificate
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Maintain open communication lines with students and parents/guardians regarding classroom performance and behavior
• Utilize Board‑approved course of study as the basis for instruction
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Remain free of non‑prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout employment
• Assume any additional responsibilities assigned by relevant educational authorities

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.