Special Education - Job Coach

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At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life.

Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Directly assist students with significant disabilities who attend Tulsa Transition Academy in acquiring vocational and life skills aligned with their post‑secondary goals. The job coach will support and supervise students while working in the school setting and out in the community.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 earned college credit hours from an accredited college or university or successful passage of the Highly Qualified Test
• CPR and First Aid training and re‑certification as required
• OSDE Paraprofessional Registry completed prior to employment as a Job Coach
• Employment Consultant Training
• Annually complete six hours of staff development specifically designed for support personnel working with students who have disabilities
• Certification in district‑approved relationship‑building and de‑escalation strategies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Prefer experience as a job coach in either a vocational or school setting

• Adequate physical strength and mobility required to implement strategies for de‑escalation and emergency intervention when necessary
• Be able to run in situations regarding student safety; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Be able to sit or stand for long periods without a break