Job Coach

Sylvania; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a Job Coach for Transition Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role supports students through work-based learning, aligning with core values and collaborating with teachers and the work-based learning coordinator to maintain IEP integrity.

You will arrange transportation, help students gain skills and credentials for employment or volunteering, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; WBL experience preferred.
• Experience with Work-Based Learning sites and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA Core Values to engage and serve all students.
• Assist students to obtain skills, credentials, resources, and support to become employed or volunteer.
• Serve as liaison with teachers and WBL coordinator to maintain IEP integrity.
• Coordinate transportation for students to worksites and assist with scheduling recurring rides.
• Maintain up-to-date records for WBL students and COUNT purposes.
• Participate in bi-weekly WBL discussions to help students connect to IEP goals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA)is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo regionand provides specialized services to schoolsand communitiesand optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partnerwith schooldistrictsand the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education,career learning, andeducatordevelopment, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We arecurrentlyseekinga Job Coach at KRESA Transition Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan.The essential responsibilitiesfor this positioninclude but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Assiststudents with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials,resourcesand support necessary to become employed orvolunteer
• Ability to select and developappropriate instructionalmethods, skills and techniques attuned to people’sexperiences
• Serve as liaison and collaborate with case load teachers and work-based learning coordinator, tomaintainthe integrity of the students IEP
• Facilitate transportation using Metro County Connect for students to and from worksites, aswellassistsand train students to schedule reoccurring rides
• Assistand provide support for student behaviorinterventionincluding the development and implementation of student behavior plans
• Facilitate regular bi-weekly discussions with your WBL students on caseload during which: strength and skill guidance, review WBL evaluation in sections to help students connect to IEP goals
• Keep abreast of current changes affecting WBL paperwork, FTE, 30-day signatures and student Training Agreements
• Maintain up to date records for each WBL student andwork-siteneeded for COUNT purposes
• CoordinateKRESA Transition Servicesactivities to incorporate equity throughout the WBL program (attending job fairs, creating campus learning and skill building opportunities for students).
• (attending job fairs, creating campus learning and skill building opportunities forstudents).
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with others including students, parents, peers, colleagues, employers, agencies, administrators,etc
• Work with caseload teachers to update on a consistent basis (daily/weekly), student's growth and effectiveness of meetingstudents’individual IEP Goals and Objectives
• Create tasks list andmodifylist as to meet each individual student's level of need
• Frequent travel within and around Kalamazoo County
• Collect,maintain, and reportappropriate dataand outcomes to measure student's growth on IEP goals andobjectives
• Expand work-based learning opportunities for students that lead to paidemployment
• HelpingKRESA Transition ServicesWBL students explore new employment opportunities, providing feedback on resumes or coverlettersand strategizing for a successful job interview
• Actively network,advocateandmaintainrelationships to promote career opportunities
• Other duties asassigned

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with Work-Based Learning sites and documentation preferred.

Other skills and abilities include:

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative,equitableand innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Organized and able toplan
• Adapts to frequent changes in the workenvironment
• Flexible within job site assignments (filling in for other job coaches when needed)
• Practices safe work habits
• Ability to communicate effectively includinglistening
• Uses equipment and materialproperly
• Displays reliable attendance andpromptness
• Ability to resolveproblems
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that getsstudent’sattention,and which encourages theirengagement
• Maintainsconfidentiality
• Embraces a teamworkattitude

Thisis a 10-month calendar position in job grade 13 with anannual rate of pay between $29,818.80 and $42,441.30.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering thatincludeshealth insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services,tuition reimbursement,student loanforgivenessand wellness incentives – all within asupportive and caringculture centered around ourvalues ofcollaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized asa great placeto live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination:It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policy:Assistant Superintendentof Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.