18+ Program Job Coach - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
Job Coach(es) support young adults in IDEA’s 18+ program as they learn, accommodate, and perform work and daily living duties. Working with young adults in small groups, Job Coaches use teacher assessments of each young adult’s strengths and needs to help determine appropriate tasks. They work with young adults in the classroom and at job sites, helping transfer classroom instruction into practical job-site skills through on-the-spot feedback and assistance. Job Coaches also teach industry-based certifications through IDEA’s partnership with South Texas College, tailoring instruction to students’ levels of rigor. The role supports individualized transition plans and IEP goals through authentic work and community experiences, data tracking, collaboration with teachers, families, guardians, community stakeholders, and partner organizations, and instruction in public transportation. Job Coaches help young adults pursue employment or post-secondary programs aligned with their strengths and interests, earn industry-based certifications, and participate in meaningful classroom and field experiences.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours.
- Commitment to IDEA’s mission and the belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
- Ability to work toward student outcomes with urgency, purpose, accountability, and a propensity for action.
- Ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and adapt to ambiguity and change.
- Willingness to seek and respond to feedback, collaborate across departments, and maintain high standards of professionalism and conduct.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working with students with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification preferred.
- Job Coaches with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in IDEA’s Special Education Certification Program, an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX).
Responsibilities
- Support young adults in learning and performing work and daily living duties, using teacher assessments to help determine appropriate tasks.
- Work with young adults in classrooms and at job sites, helping transfer classroom learning into practical skills and providing immediate feedback and assistance.
- Teach industry-based certifications through IDEA’s partnership with South Texas College, tailoring instruction to students’ levels of rigor.
- Help ensure successful implementation of transitional experiences so enrolled young adults meet their IEP goals.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop real-world opportunities aligned with students’ IEP goals and provide authentic practice.
- Read, analyze, and respond to IEP data to prioritize high-leverage next steps.
- Participate in data conversations with young adults, parents, and community stakeholders to improve IEP, transition, and post-secondary outcomes.
- Implement transitional plans with fidelity.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including WFS, VR, STC, and job sites, on transition plans and action plans.
- Communicate regularly with young adults and their guardians to track changes in interests or plans.
- Support young adults’ attendance to help them meet transition-plan goals and outcomes.
- Help young adults secure jobs or enroll in post-secondary programs aligned with their strengths and interests.
- Partner with community businesses so students can practice skills learned through South Texas College industry-based training.
- Train young adults and provide regular opportunities to practice using public transportation.
- Maintain partnerships with Work Force Solutions and Vocational Rehabilitation to align services during the program and after graduation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with young adults and their caregivers or guardians.
- Ensure classroom and field job experiences are engaging, meaningful, and aligned with young adults’ interests.
- 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
- Hourly compensation ranging from $16.00 for 0 years of experience to $23.00.
- Hourly co-teacher earnings paid out over a 12-month period.
- Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
- Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, up to $5,250 per year, 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 and life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- 403(b) plan.
- Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
