Special EducationJob Coach

The Special Education Job Coach provides instruction guidance and support to students with disabilities as they develop the skills necessary for successful employment and independent living. This position coordinates work-based learning experiences by establishing partnerships with local businesses and community organizations assisting students with career exploration and job readiness monitoring student progress at job sites and collaborating with families school staff and employers to promote positive employment outcomes. The Job Coach serves as a liaison between the school and community while ensuring compliance with applicable program requirements labor laws and district policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Support 2; 190 workdays/7.5 hours

Reports To

School Principal

Place of Work

• The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with vocational teachers school staff parents employers and community partners to support student career development and work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate student participation in vocational and work-based learning programs ensuring required documentation and approvals are completed.
• Counsel and mentor students in career exploration job search strategies interviewing techniques workplace expectations and employability skills.
• Develop coordinate and monitor student work placements to ensure compliance with program guidelines child labor laws safety requirements and insurance regulations.
• Conduct worksite visits evaluate student job performance obtain employer feedback and provide coaching to support student success.
• Serve as a liaison between students families employers school personnel and outside agencies to facilitate communication and resolve concerns.
• Organize career-related presentations guest speakers field trips job shadowing and other career awareness activities.
• Promote vocational and work-based learning programs to students parents staff employers and the community.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records program documentation reports and electronic databases.
• Prepare reports correspondence and other program materials to support communication and program compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff employers and participating organizations regarding program requirements work permits child labor laws and applicable policies.
• Participate in meetings professional development community events and advisory committees to support program goals and maintain current knowledge of vocational education practices.
• Transport students when authorized to work sites interviews testing locations and other program-related activities.
• Respond to inquiries from students parents staff employers and community agencies regarding vocational education and work-based learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of career and technical education (CTE) work-based learning and vocational education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws regulations and policies related to child labor work permits workplace safety and student employment.
• Knowledge of career development job readiness employability skills and workforce preparation strategies.
• Knowledge of community resources business partnerships and employment opportunities for students.
• Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students parents employers school personnel and community agencies.
• Skill in coordinating work-based learning experiences internships and vocational training opportunities.
• Skill in counseling coaching and motivating students to develop career goals and workplace skills.
• Skill in organizing prioritizing and managing multiple projects schedules and deadlines.
• Skill in monitoring student progress evaluating work performance and providing constructive feedback.
• Skill in preparing accurate reports correspondence presentations and program documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint) and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies procedures and applicable laws related to vocational education and student employment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to analyze situations resolve problems and make appropriate decisions in support of students and program objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school staff employers families and community partners.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings career events presentations and worksite visits.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and encourage positive work habits responsibility and career readiness.
• Ability to travel to student work sites and community locations and when required transport students in accordance with district policies.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree in Special Education Education Human Services Rehabilitation Career and Technical Education Counseling or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with students with disabilities vocational education workforce development job coaching or a related field preferred.
• Experience collaborating with employers community agencies families and school personnel preferred.
• Experience providing instruction in job readiness employability independent living or transition skills preferred.
• Experience maintaining confidential records preparing reports and using computer applications such as Microsoft Office and student information systems preferred.
• Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to community job sites and transport students if required by the position.
• Equivalent combinations of education training and experience that provide the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation
• Must be able to provide negative TB test results prior to employment

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a standard office or school environment.
• May requires prolonged periods of sitting standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing filing and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift carry or move materials and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Visual acuity required for reading documents data entry and computer work.
• Hearing and speaking abilities are sufficient for clear communication in person virtually and over the phone.
• May require occasional bending reaching or stooping to retrieve or file materials.
• Regular interaction with staff administrators and the public in a busy office setting.
• May be required to travel as needed.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.