Instructional Aide/Career Coach

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency•Marysville, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This individual will be actively involved in supporting transition services for special education students in the transition program in both work-based learning worksites (Meijer) and the classroom. The ability to understand the needs of students with disabilities is essential. Critical to the success of this role is collaboration with both educators and employers.

Requirements

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with the expectation to obtain a chauffeur’s license
Previous experience with individuals with disabilities
Experience in supporting instruction, work-based learning and transition services
Self-managed, with the proven ability to achieve targeted goals
Flexible and adaptable to the needs of students and the program
Physical tolerance for the daily assigned routine, including traveling within the community, lifting up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, push, pull, and twist
Must be able to lift students and manipulate wheelchair bound students
Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
Has received or willing to receive COVID vaccination if placed as a job coach at a medical site.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree preferred
Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and CPI preferred
CPR and First Aid training preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the teacher and the transition team to support the program implementation, instructional activities and work-based learning opportunities for students
Build relationships with identified students through one-on-one and small group interaction in the classroom and the work-based setting
Support students, and monitor student progress and behaviors in a variety of settings including individual, small group, the classroom and job sites
Demonstrate the ability to utilize various tools for the assessment of knowledge and skills
Transport students to and from community-based experiences and work-based placements
Monitor employer’s adherence to work-based agreements and risk management, and communicate concerns to the transition teacher and/or Work-based Learning Coordinator
Support the transition program with students, parents, educators, agencies, and employers
Demonstrate creative and skillful collaboration with school staff, agencies, employers, and students
Utilize effective communication skills with students, co-workers and the public
Adhere to the expectations and requests of the Next Step Supervisor, Transition Coordinator, classroom teacher and the Work-based Learning Coordinator
Support skills application within community and work-based learning settings
Other duties as assigned