2012-2013 Special Education Job Coach

2012-2013 VACANCY

Special Education Job Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide job coaching/shadowing and support the transition of students with disabilities into community-based vocational training, job experiences and gainful employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

1.     High school diploma or GED certificate

2.        Meet State certification requirements

3.        Minimum 48 college hours

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1.    Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed

2.      Work well with students and adults

3.       Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

4.       Follow written and verbal directives

5.       Experience in vocational training and job placement assistance (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Assists under the supervision of the Special Education teacher with the arrival and departure of students.

2.    Works collaboratively with the special education teacher, transition specialist and employer/job site contact to facilitate work-based learning activities and experiences.

3.    Works individually or small groups with students to assist with classroom instruction and supervises the transfer and generalization of vocational, social and academic skills to the work environment.

4.    Reinforces academic concepts on the job that are related to employment.

5.    Helps students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

6.    Manages student behavior using variety of instructional and positive behavioral strategies. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining a student who becomes a danger to himself/herself and others.

7.    Teaches and reinforces social skills which are prerequisites to successful employment and adjustment.

8.    Teaches and reinforces independent living skills on the job and in the community.

9.    Follows program guidelines.

10.   Assists in setting up job sites and transportation.

11.   Monitors and trains students both in community job sites and in the classroom.

12.   Completes required documentation.

13.   Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

14.   Maintains confidentiality.

15.   Participates with on the job training on the job site with student and employer.

16.   Performs other work-related duties as assigned by Special Education teacher or Transition Specialist.

17.   Performs duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

18. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individual and/or small group student supervision on the job site

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Maintain emotional control under stress.   Contribute to a positive working climate both in the classroom and the campus.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, frequent heavy lifting of students.  Assisting students in feeding.  Changing students when soiled. Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, feeding tubes, use of bus ramps, site-specific vocational equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.   I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.

Employee's Signature:                                                                     Date                                               

Supervisor's Signature:                                                                    Date                                               

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.