Vocational Coach

The Baby Fold•Normal, IL

68d•$34,125•Onsite

About The Position

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve. Summary of the Vocational Coach: The Vocational Coach assists in instruction and implementation of the vocational program at Hammitt Schools. The Vocational Coach assists students in obtaining their vocational objectives as outlined in their individual education programs. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Paraprofessional approval (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.
Good emotional and physical health, including the physical ability to implement The Baby Fold’s approved therapeutic crisis intervention procedures.
Must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a school bus driver license permit upon hire.
Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid Illinois driver’s license which has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education and previous experience in a special education setting with a relevant population preferred.
Substitute Teacher licensure in the State of Illinois preferred.

Responsibilities

Vocational Instruction: Assists with planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the vocational education program at Hammitt Junior-Senior High School. Teaches students the skills necessary to be successful on the job in the classroom and through school-based, hands-on instruction. Ensures that each student’s vocational instruction addresses the pre-vocational and vocational goals and objectives identified through vocational assessments and by their individualized educational program (IEP).
Student Supervision: Provides assistance to students, during in-house vocational tasks in accordance with their individual education programs, and for 8th grade students job shadowing community job sites.
Transportation: Transports students between Hammitt Junior-Senior High School and vocational sites within the community for job shadow experiences. Observes state and city speed and safety regulations, agency safety policies, School Bus Driver regulations, including the use of safety restraint systems for driver and passenger(s).
Social Skills Training: Instructs students in social skills that relate to his or her Individualized Educational Program.