Instructional Aide​/Career Coach

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency SC4 Campus
- Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency SC4 Campus
- Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency

Starting Date: Immediately

Instructional Aide/Career Coach

185-day position

Non-union, at-will, service personnel position

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will be actively involved in supporting transition services for special education students in the transition program in both work-based learning worksites (Lake Huron Medical Center) and the classroom. The ability to understand the needs of students with disabilities is essential. Critical to the success of this role is collaboration with both educators and employers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree preferred
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with the expectation to obtain a chauffeur’s license (by applying for this position, be advised that SCCRESA reserves the right to periodically check your driving record to ensure validity.)
• Previous experience with individuals with disabilities
• Experience in supporting instruction, work-based learning and transition services
• Self-managed, with the proven ability to achieve targeted goals
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of students and the program
• Physical tolerance for the daily assigned routine, including traveling within the community,lifting up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, push, pull, and twist
• Must be able to lift students and manipulate wheelchair bound students
• Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and CPI preferred
• CPR and First Aid training preferred
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Due to Lake Huron Medical Center’s worksite policy, applicants must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or be willing to receive one to work at this location, subject to applicable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher and the transition team to support the program implementation, instructional activities and work-based learning opportunities for students
• Build relationships with identified students through one-on-one and small group interaction in the classroom and the work-based setting
• Support students, and monitor student progress and behaviors in a variety of settings including individual, small group, the classroom and job sites
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize various tools for the assessment of knowledge andskills
• Transport students to and from community-based experiences and work-basedplacements
• Monitor employer’s adherence to work-based agreements and risk management, and communicate concerns to the transition teacher and/or Work-based Learning Coordinator
• Support the transition program with students, parents, educators, agencies, and employers
• Demonstrate creative and skillful collaboration with school staff, agencies, employers, and students
• Utilize effective communication skills with students, co-workers and the public
• Adhere to the expectations and requests of the Next Step Supervisor, Transition Coordinator, classroom teacher and the Work-based Learning Coordinator
• Support skills application within community and work-based learning settings
• Other duties as assigned

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date:
Pending School Board approval and satisfactory completion of the pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Employment Type:

Non-union, at-will…