Special Ed. Job Coach

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist students with disabilities in job exploration and integration within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

High School Diploma & meet the District's formal academic assessment required by Every

Student Succeeds Act OR

Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Valid Texas Driver's License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as a high degree of literacy and

mental capabilities

Must be familiar with child labor laws and the federal guidelines which govern Community Job Exploration Training (CJET)

Must be able to work in a variety of jobs, time schedules and with a variety of people

Possess systematic training skills

Work harmoniously with student, parents, and school personnel

Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment

Change assignment or duties during the year to meet the needs of students as students enter

or exit programs

Trained in basic first aid protocol or ability to be trained by District

Travel to various locations throughout the district

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Equipment

Posture: Frequent standing and walking; bending/stooping and reaching fully above head,

pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching; manual

dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements; physically perform jobs

assigned to students

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with

physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory

students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; attend after school and night time

activities occasionally; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement

weather), exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards; travel to various locations

throughout the district

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress;

ability to respond to needs in a timely manner in a high stress environment

Regular Attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Experience in working with students with disabilities preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assume responsibility for on the job training of students with disabilities.
• Participate in District staff development programs.
• Provide on-going student support and/or assistance at the job site.
• Initiate solutions to problems at the training site and provide written notification to CJET Coordinator.
• Train students one-on-one to perform a variety of jobs to employer''s specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress through daily written evaluations to comply with Department of Labor regulations.
• Provide classroom teacher a copy of written evaluations and six weeks grade.
• Maintain accurate, strict documentation of hours worked by each student to comply with federal guidelines.
• Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure each student is successful.
• Teach work ethics to students and models good behavior.
• Modify jobs and job sites to facilitate student success.
• Conduct or review ecological analysis of job sites.
• Intervene physically when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Initiate first-aid or handles emergency situations without supervision of school personnel.
• Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors and students.
• Communicate with students, parents, teachers, diagnosticians, the transition coordinator and the CJET coordinator regarding student interests, preferences, job skills, vocational evaluations and job training.
• Act as liaison between the school, parents, businesses, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.