2026-27 Job Coach at Hilton Head Island High School

Beaufort County School District•Hilton Head, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach will work with students with disabilities at Hilton Head Island High School to develop and implement age-appropriate skills and activities, emphasizing strengths and minimizing disabilities. This role involves effective communication with various stakeholders, providing one-to-one instruction at job sites, and supporting students in employability skills and vocational-related remediation. The Job Coach will also assist with work site modifications, connect with community service organizations to promote training and employment opportunities, and perform routine clerical tasks. Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, assisting with parent concerns, and ensuring compliance with regulations are key aspects of this position. The role also requires a commitment to professional development and staying current with educational research and techniques.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Human Services area.
Ability to make independent judgments.
Outstanding organizational and management skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and data base software applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Interpersonal skills are essential.
Knowledge of current research and trends in education, instructional strategies, instruction uses of technology, and multicultural education.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information.

Nice To Haves

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Responsibilities

Describe and implement chronological, age-appropriate skills and activities for students with disabilities while emphasizing strengths and minimizing disabilities.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, agency personnel and the business community.
Work with individual students and provide one-to-one instruction on the job site.
Provide instructional support for students in employability skills, programming at the high school level and vocational-related remediation, as appropriate.
Assist in determining and providing for any necessary work site modifications which enhance student performance.
Contact community service organizations to promote training and employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
Use office equipment and other instructional devices, as appropriate.
Perform routine clerical tasks including filing, typing, sorting, etc.
Maintain a positive, courteous manner when interacting with children, parents, other employees, and the public.
Assist assigned schools in addressing parent concerns and questions.
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, policies and laws.
Assume responsibility for professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques in specialized areas; and, for attending appropriate professional meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.