Vocational Job Coach

Position Type:

Special Education/Vocational Adjustment Coordinator

Date Posted:

6/28/2024

Location:

Special Education

Date Available:

07/30/24

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Job Title: Vocational Job Coach

Days/hrs: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Transition Specialist and SPED Director

Dept./School: Special Education Department

Primary Purpose: A job coach is an individual employed by the school district to work in school, community, and employment settings with students who have disabilities. On-site job coaching is one of many responsibilities assigned to the Vocational Job Coach.

Provide adult students (ages 18-22) receiving special education services with instruction, guidance, training, coaching, and opportunities to gain community access, independent living skills, and employment opportunities to facilitate the successful transition to adult life after public school.

Qualifications

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Desired: Experience working with individuals with disabilities and experience job coaching.

Knowledge of First Aid, CPR (preferred), experience with picture communication system and data collection

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree

• VAC Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain 60 hours of transition training over a three-year period toward VAC Certification & Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with young adults with disabilities

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team member

• Willingness to transport students in district owned vehicles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide educational services in work environments for students with disabilities.

• Provide instruction in community/work settings which supports students' increased opportunities to learn employable skills and behaviors.

• Demonstrate professionalism, setting an example for students on the proper way to dress, behave, and interact in the workplace.

• Communicate with supervisor about job training sites on a systematic and consistent basis, including problems and concerns.

• Maintain confidentiality about all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.

• Follow district policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students.

• Serve as a link between the school and community/work site settings.

• Facilitate communication with employers, as appropriate.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the staff to develop anIndividualized Education Program (IEP) through the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned

• Collaborate with special education administration and campus staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements

• Using research-based practices, provide instruction and materials addressing IEP goals,including community-based and social skills instruction

• Provide instruction to prepare students for vocational opportunities in the classroom andin the community

• Assist in the selection of instructional materials and equipment

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students

• Manage student behavior in the classroom and in the community; administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, and IEP

• Assess student's learning styles and use results for instructional activities

• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process

• Consistently assess student achievement through data collection

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care and/or feeding of students, as needed

• Assume responsibility for community-based activities as assigned

• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district

• Provide job coaching for students in volunteer and paid employment positions

• Provide consultation to parents and employers on implementing strategies designed to assist the student

• Build employer relations and job development in the community

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents

• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members

• Supervise students during transitions, arrivals, and departures from campus

• Keep the transition specialist fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used in the classroom

• Promote professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring transition/educational research, and participating in staff development activities

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for vocational coaches

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Copperas Cove ISD and follow directives from supervisors

• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned teacher assistant(s)

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide and occasional statewidetravel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; may be required lifting and positioning students; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory student.

Assists individuals served with learning vocational and daily living skills; transporting individuals to work sites in the community; ensures appropriate record keeping of service delivery. Maintain good communication with leadership team on progress and needs of the

individuals served.

Supervision

Supervised by: Transition Specialist

Pay

• 187-day contact

• Teacher pay scale

• Non-professional contract

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Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-4460, 408 S. Main , Copperas Cove, TX 76522.