Job Coach - North Haven Transition Program

North Haven Public Schools • North Haven, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach provides on-site training, supervision, and support to students with disabilities at community-based work sites and internships. Working under the direction of a Transition Coordinator and the NHTP Special Education Teacher, the coach implements instructional plans to help students master job tasks, navigate workplace social cues, and build professional stamina.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and ParaPathways Test by May 1, 2026 or Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction on specific job tasks (e.g., stocking, data entry, food service) using "modeling and fading" techniques—initially performing the task with the student and gradually stepping back as the student gains independence.
• Observes and documents student progress regarding punctuality, task completion, following directions, and social interactions to help inform their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the employer. They educate co-workers on how to interact with the student and identify necessary workplace accommodations or task modifications.
• Teaches "hidden curriculum" skills such as appropriate workplace attire, conversation boundaries with colleagues, and how to ask for help or a break.
• Often assists students in learning to use public transportation or coordinates school van transport to ensure students can get to and from their job sites reliably.
• Read and understand the basic elements of an IEP, schedules, and other support plans
• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per the direction of the certified staff
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data
• Implement proactive behavior strategies
• Flexibility with reasonable assignment changes dependent on student needs
• Effectively communicate with teachers and other service providers as a team member
• Willingness to be trained in and use appropriate de-escalation and physical restraint techniques (Handle with Care)
• 1:1 support to small groups
• Self-care activities, including toileting and hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree