2026-2027 Transition Job Coach (Full Time)

The Cove School; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

School Breaks

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

The Cove School in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Transition Job Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role works with students one-to-one and in small groups at the Cove Career Center and in the community, supporting independent living skills and work readiness.

You will supervise students at work sites, model tasks, provide accommodations, collect data, and give feedback, while coordinating with the Transition Supervisor to review progress and plan next steps.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree.
• Illinois Substitute License or Professional Educator License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with student workers to review job description and help each student set personal goals.
• Review work expectations and procedures with students, including hours, attire, sign-in/out, call-in procedures, breaks, and how to ask for more work.
• Discuss and practice appropriate social interactions with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Practice asking work-related questions and provide appropriate feedback.
• At the work site, learn and perform tasks, model tasks, and gradually fade support.
• Set up weekly meetings with the work site supervisor to review progress and collect written reports monthly.
• Coordinate an exit interview with student and supervisor to obtain final performance summary.
• Suggest strategies for student workers on approaching difficult tasks.
• Assist with problem solving and report progress to Transition Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Cove Career Center - NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Position: Transition Job Coach (Full Time)
School Year: 2026 - 2027

Job Summary

A transition job coach works with students 1:1 and in small groups both at the Cove Career Center and in the community. At the Cove Career Center, the coach supports students during independent living instruction in budgeting, health, nutrition, fitness, and meal planning, and provides social skills support. In the community, the coach supervises and provides guidance to students at the fitness center, grocery store, meals out, and other community activities. The coach also provides support at work sites, modeling tasks, implementing accommodations, taking data, and giving feedback.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay starting at $22/hour (rate of pay is commensurate with education, licensure and experience)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
• School Breaks, 5 sick and 4 personal days
• 5 - 6 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
• Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time
• 2026-2027 School Year
• Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 3:45 pm
• Five Week Extended School Year Program optional

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree. Illinois Substitute License or Professional Educator License preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with student workers to review job description and help each student set personal goals.
• Review work expectations and procedures with students, including work hours, attire, sign‑in/out routine, call‑in procedures for sick or late, breaks, appropriate ways to advocate for needs, what to do during “down” time, and how to ask for more work.
• Discuss and practice appropriate social interactions with supervisors, co‑workers, and customers.
• Practice asking work‑related questions and provide appropriate feedback.
• At the work site, learn and perform the same tasks as students, model tasks, and gradually fade support as appropriate.
• Set up weekly meetings (10‑15 minutes) with the work site supervisor to review student progress and collect written reports monthly.
• Coordinate an exit interview with the student and supervisor to obtain a final summary of performance and employability.
• Suggest strategies for student workers on how to approach difficult tasks.
• Assist with problem solving.
• Meet regularly with the Transition Supervisor at Cove School to report student progress and concerns.

About Us

The Cove School is a non‑public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook, IL. Cove students come from 60 nearby public schools and families may fund tuition privately. Classes are kept small, teaching is flexible, and a team of onsite specialists collaborates to provide intensive, integrated related services.