18+ Program Job Coach - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

Job Coaches in IDEA Public Schools’ 18+ program help young adults learn, accommodate, and perform work and daily living duties. They work with young adults in small groups, using teacher assessments of students’ strengths and needs to help determine appropriate tasks. Coaches work both in the classroom and at jobsites, supporting the transfer of classroom instruction into practical skills and providing immediate feedback and assistance. Job Coaches also teach industry-based certifications through IDEA’s partnership with South Texas College, tailoring instruction to students’ levels. The role includes coordinating transitional experiences, supporting individualized transition plans and IEP goals, partnering with community businesses and service providers, and helping young adults pursue employment or post-secondary education aligned with their interests and strengths. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $16.00 for 0 years of experience to $23.00. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits plan and notes that a relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Requirements

At least 48 college credit hours.
Experience working with students with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification is preferred.
IDEA 18+ Program Job Coaches with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program, an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with students with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities.
Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification.

Responsibilities

Help young adults in the 18+ program learn, accommodate, and perform work and daily living duties.
Use teacher assessments of young adults’ strengths and needs to help determine assigned tasks.
Work with young adults in classrooms and at jobsites, supporting the transfer of classroom learning into practical skills and providing immediate feedback and assistance.
Teach industry-based certifications through the partnership with South Texas College, tailoring instruction to students’ levels.
Implement transitional experiences so enrolled young adults can meet their IEP goals.
Collaborate with teachers to develop real-world opportunities aligned with students’ IEP goals for authentic practice.
Read, analyze, and respond to IEP data to prioritize next steps.
Participate in data conversations with young adults, parents, and community stakeholders to support IEP, transition, and post-secondary outcomes.
Implement transitional plans with fidelity.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Workforce Solutions, Vocational Rehabilitation, South Texas College, and jobsites, to discuss transition plans and develop action plans.
Communicate regularly with young adults and their guardians to track changes in interests or plans.
Support young adults’ attendance and participation in order to advance their transition-plan goals and outcomes.
Support young adults in obtaining industry-based certifications and partner with community businesses to provide practice opportunities for skills gained through South Texas College training.
Train young adults and provide regular opportunities to practice using public transportation.
Maintain partnerships with Workforce Solutions and Vocational Rehabilitation to align services during and after the program.
Build and maintain relationships with young adults and their guardians.
Ensure classroom and field job experiences are engaging, meaningful, and of interest to young adults.
Provide community-building opportunities between program participants and Toros students, such as Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Help create individualized retention plans for young adults who may be considering not returning.

Benefits

Paid family leave: eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition expenses, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
The employer pays the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizes the majority of costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.