ESY Job Coach - STRIDES Internship Sessions

id='p5166_'>ESY Job Coach - STRIDES Internship Sessions JobID: 5166

Position Type:

ESY/Job Coach

Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

NFPS STRIDES

Closing Date:

08/07/2026

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POSITION: JOB COACH 2026 - STRIDES Internship Sessions

Extended School Year Program

DATES/HOURS: Program runs - August 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Lesser Evil, Danbury, CT

DUTIES:

• Report to the Special Education Teacher and Special Education Department Head
• Support and supervise students (18 to 22 years old) individually and/or in small groups in the classroom and community vocational worksites
• Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, support student daily functional living skills as well as implement individual transition action plans in a variety of community based settings
• Teach and continually evaluate student skills and abilities at worksites and assist with appropriate learning strategies when necessary
• Consistently work to improve student independence
• Maintain progress notes and assess level of performance both in the community, worksite, and/or classroom
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in education, psychology, human services, or related field preferred
• In lieu of degree, minimum of three years of related experience working in special education, vocational or life skills program or directly with individuals with intellectual or other disabilities is required
• Valid CT driver's license
• Must be able to work harmoniously with others to encourage and enhance student performance and the team process

SALARY: $24.66 Per Hour

PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Letter of Intent (www.newfairfieldschools.org)

The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)

Date Posted: August 3, 2026

Posting Closing Date: August 7, 2026 or Until Filled

(the later of)