Marion Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Job Coach

JOB TITLE: Marion Transition Center Associate/Job Coach

REPORTS TO: Transition Center Coordinator/High School Principal

BASIC FUNCTION: A job coach provides educational services in the work environment for students with disabilities. Instruction is provided in the community and work setting which allows the student increased opportunities to learn prosocial employability skills and behaviors. Because of the importance in the overall success of a students work experience it is imperative that this employee demonstrate professionalism in daily activities. This position will be setting an example for the student on the proper way to dress behave and interact in the workplace. There are numerous areas to be conscious of when performing as a job coach/associate.

EVALUATION: The High School Principal in collaboration with the Transition Center Coordinator will evaluate on an annual basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a school setting (preferred)
• Experience working with people with disabilities (preferred)
• Holds a valid Iowa Drivers license with no restrictions
• Pass a criminal background check
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaching and supporting students across community classroom and vocational settings
• Facilitate communication with employers transition coordinator and students as appropriate.
• Serve as a link between the transition center and community or work site setting.
• Collect and record data about student performance.
• Expected to independently troubleshoot problems that may arise in any setting such as task troubles production problems relationships with others boredom frustration etc.
• Model appropriate behaviors social interactions
• Establish positive communication and relationships with staff students and employers.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Attend training seminars in-service sessions and staff meetings.
• Always represents MISD in a positive and professional manner to all members co-workers interdisciplinary teams and the general public.
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow district policies for protecting the health safety and well-being of students.
• Communicate with your Transition Center Program Coordinator on a systematic and consistent basis including problems and concerns.
• Become familiar with the goals and objectives in the individual students IEP and carry out activities to support these goals and objectives as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality. Communication about student progress or concerns about a student should not be shared with parents or anyone else unless directed to do so by the coordinator/teacher.
• Be punctual especially when working with students in the workplace

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use handsand fingers to handle and/or feel objects tools or controls; talk and hear.
• The employee must be able to squat bend use stairs stoop or kneel lift reach above the head and forward.
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers written materials reports assessment data driving etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Boards right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.