Tutor, Job Coach/Vocational (ACCESS Program) (2946)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Work with students at vocational sites to develop strategies for task completion to foster independence based on each students individual needs and recognize and implement necessary modifications as needed.
• Work with students on vocational related tasks vocabulary skill development interviewing skills resume development completion of job application etc.
• Guide monitor and coordinate the daily classroom activities as directed by the transition specialist. May do demonstrations and use classroom equipment.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of learning styles and behavioral and emotional challenges under the direction and guidance of the transition specialist and special education teachers.
• Assist the transition specialist/special education teacher/case manager with implementation of IEP accommodations and modifications and performs other classroom related tasks.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Listen and communicate effectively and professionally with all students staff and when necessary parents.
• Upon request provides input for team meetings and conferences. Attends meetings as directed by supervisors.
• Facilitate independent task completion using a variety of approaches when providing job coaching at vocational sites and/or participating in community-based lessons.
• Collects data and completes task analysis to be shared with Transition Specialist.
• Implement behavioral plans and use effective behavioral management strategies provided by the special educator and/or transition specialist.
• Anticipate and take action to prevent difficulties and deal calmly flexibly and effectively with challenges asking for help as appropriate
• Assist students to develop their independent skills that are transferable across all settings in social and self-help tasks including dressing eating toileting self-advocacy materials organization social interactions and using conflict resolution strategies through school and at vocational opportunities.
• Assist students in understanding material reviewing concepts and socialization skills. Help students develop positive attitudes toward school and learning and one another along with positive attitudes towards developing skills to build their employability skills.
• Help students develop self-confidence raise self-awareness and reduce anxiety or fear of learning working and independent living. Serve as a role model for students.
• Meet regularly with the transition specialist and consult with other service providers at the discretion of the transition specialist to discuss student needs and plans.
• PCA care/toileting and/or transporting students may also be required.
• Will need to obtain Class 7D license to operate school provided passenger vehicle if required
• Flexible schedule may be required at times not to exceed daily work hours.
• May have to comply with specific vaccinations needed for particular job sites.
• Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students
• Follow and enforce all School Committee policies and Massachusetts laws
• Any other duties assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• move about the classroom school school grounds office and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e. iPad copy machine computer printer assistive technology etc.);
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person via video conference on the telephone and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating cleaning and toileting
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity disability pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions physical and intellectual differences immigration status homeless status or any other class protected by law.