Assistant, Job Coach (26-27SY)

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an exceptional children job coach assistant to support the assigned teacher and help students in employment activities under the OC S curriculum.

You will work on site at district premises for a 9-month term, assisting with planning, data collection, and coordination with job sites and staff. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's degree in Education preferred or equivalent.
• In Title I settings, may require additional education or PD credits.
• Two years working with school age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laws, policies, and procedures.
• Work with individual students or small groups in CBT and paid employment.
• Assist in planning and setting up employment activities.
• Observe and support student behavior and maintain behavior plans.
• Monitor student performance and communicate with staff.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Education preferred

WorkKeys / 96 Hours PD requirement

Job description

The exceptional children job coach assistant, under general supervision, performs school-based work related to assisting the assigned teacher by assisting students in the area of employment as defined by the requirements in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) curriculum.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade NC 07B Hourly Non-Certified Schedule/Full-time, 9 months

Reports To

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg 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

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Work with individual students or small groups of students participating in community-based training (CBT) and paid employment
• Assist in planning individual and/or group employment activities
• Observe behavior while students participate in employment and CBT activities; assist teacher in developing and maintaining behavior management plan
• Follow up with job sites and school staff regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist in monitoring student performance
• Prepare appropriate materials
• Assist in setting up and maintaining job setting
• Prepare notes and collect data to support curriculum
• Assist in clerical duties
• Alert the teacher to problems or special information about individual students as needed
• Participate in training programs for professional growth
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of existing policies and procedures with the ability to follow policies and procedures while accomplishing assigned tasks
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's degree with a concentration in Education preferred
• At Title I schools, completion of an Associates degree or two years of higher education or ability to pass Workkeys & 96 Hours Professional Development required
• Two (2) years working with school age children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

# of Jobs 1.00

Term 9 Month

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.