Job Coach

Lamar CISD (TX) • Rosenberg, TX

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About The Position

The Job Coach will assist students with disabilities in acquiring job skills, preparing for interviews, and monitoring their on-the-job performance. This role is crucial in helping students transition from school to employment by providing tailored support and guidance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• For Title 1 Funded Campus: 48 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.
• For Non-Title 1 Funded Campus: 30 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR three years of full-time work-related experience with special needs students in an instructional or child care facility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with progress toward mastery of transition goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.
• Assist students with completion of job applications.
• Train students on appropriate work-related behaviors and social skills.
• Participate in job interviews and provide job coaching according to the individual needs of the student.
• Maintain a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student's IEP in partnership with their campus-based caseworker.
• Provide a continuum of supports and services to employers of vocational students including: regularly scheduled job site visits, ongoing communication, and on-the-job supports and job coaching.
• Assist campuses with evaluation of student vocational skills and behavior to assist in determining work readiness, abilities, interests, and preferences.
• Maintain and document communication with teachers assigned to work with VAC students.
• Conduct a task analysis of skills required for particular job(s).
• Train and coach students with disabilities to meet jobs employer's established standards.
• Conduct regular data collection to monitor acquisition of job skills.
• Participate in transition team meetings for the purpose of providing input on student progress toward Individual Transition Program goals.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED