Instructional Job Coach

Instructional Aide/Career Coach

185-day position

Non-union at-will service personnel position

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will be actively involved in supporting transition services for special education students in the transition program in both work-based learning worksites (Meijer) and the classroom. The ability to understand the needs of students with disabilities is essential. Critical to the success of this role is collaboration with both educators and employers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary degree preferred

Must have a valid Michigan drivers license with the expectation to obtain a chauffeurs license (by applying for this position be advised that SCCRESA reserves the right to periodically check your driving record to ensure validity.)

Previous experience with individuals with disabilities

Experience in supporting instruction work-based learning and transition services

Self-managed with the proven ability to achieve targeted goals

Flexible and adaptable to the needs of students and the program

Physical tolerance for the daily assigned routine including traveling within the community lifting up to 50 pounds bend stoop push pull and twist

Must be able to lift students and manipulate wheelchair bound students

Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and CPI preferred

CPR and First Aid training preferred

Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with the teacher and the transition team to support the program implementation instructional activities and work-based learning opportunities for students
2. Build relationships with identified students through one-on-one and small group interaction in the classroom and the work-based setting
3. Support students and monitor student progress and behaviors in a variety of settings including individual small group the classroom and job sites
4. Demonstrate the ability to utilize various tools for the assessment of knowledge and skills
5. Transport students to and from community-based experiences and work-based placements
6. Monitor employers adherence to work-based agreements and risk management and communicate concerns to the transition teacher and/or Work-based Learning Coordinator
7. Support the transition program with students parents educators agencies and employers
8. Demonstrate creative and skillful collaboration with school staff agencies employers and students
9. Utilize effective communication skills with students co-workers and the public
10. Adhere to the expectations and requests of the Next Step Supervisor Transition Coordinator classroom teacher and the Work-based Learning Coordinator
11. Support skills application within community and work-based learning settings
12. Other duties as assigned

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date: Pending School Board approval and satisfactory completion of the pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Employment Type: Non-union at-will position 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday

Work Schedule: 185 instructional work days

Work Day: Standard instructional staff hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm.

Wage: Pay Scale starting at $15.50/hour

Benefits: Non-Union Employee Fringe Benefits including Single Subscriber Medical Insurance

PROCEDURE: Complete on-line application at .

St. Clair County RESA Human Resource Department

499 Range Road

Marysville Michigan 48040

Phone: FAX: