Educational Paraprofessional Paraeducator / Job Coach

Job Description:

POSITION: Paraeducator / Job Coach

LOCATION: Transition Program

AVAILABLE: ASAP

SALARY: $23.39 per hour

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Position Title: Community-Based Job Coach / Paraeducator (Post-Secondary / Transition Program)

Employer: Portland Public Schools

Location: Portland, CT / Community Job Sites

Position Type: Full-Time / School Year Calendar

Position Overview

Portland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and person-centered Paraeducator / Job Coach to support young adults with disabilities (ages 18-22) in our post-secondary transition program. This individual will be a part of the paraeducator bargaining unit.

In this role, you will work directly with students in authentic community settings-including local businesses, non-profits, and municipal sites-helping them develop vocational skills, independence, workplace etiquette, and self-advocacy. You will serve as the crucial link between the school district, our adult learners, and community employment partners. The program is headquartered in a fully restored historic home in Portland on Main Street.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Vocational Coaching: Accompany and support students at local worksites, modeling job tasks, breaking down complex responsibilities, and gradually fading support as student independence grows.
• Skill Building & Assessment: Teach functional workplace skills, including time management, professional communication, task completion, public transportation navigation, and workplace safety.
• Data Collection & Progress Monitoring: Keep accurate daily logs on student progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) transition goals, behavior plans, and vocational benchmarks.
• Community Partner Collaboration: Act as a positive ambassador for Portland Public Schools by maintaining professional, encouraging relationships with local business supervisors and employees.
• Travel & Navigation Support: Transport or accompany students to community worksites and assist in teaching community mobility and safety skills.

Online Application Procedure: visit https://www.applitrack.com/portlandct/onlineapp/

No paper copies

Closing Date: Open Until Filled