Job Coach

Ottumwa Community School District; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottumwa Community School District is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support the Transition Alliance Program. This role focuses on enhancing students' employability skills through direct interaction with students in various settings, ensuring their successful transition to the workplace. Applicants should possess a valid Iowa Driver's License and have a passion for working with students with disabilities. The position offers a full-time commitment to fostering independence in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Iowa Driver's License.
• Enjoy working with students with disabilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to job shadows and job sites for training.
• Assist students with personal care needs as related to their job.
• Maintain case notes and documentation of services provided.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to supervise students

Enjoy working with students with disabilities

Taking direction from professional staff

Education

Valid Iowa Driver's License

Job description

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OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Ottumwa, Iowa

POSITION TITLE: Transition Alliance Program Job Coach

REPORTS TO: OHS Principal/Assistant Principal

Position Description

The Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Job Coach is a position in partnership with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The Job Coach will work directly with students in school, businesses, and community settings to learn and strengthen student employability skills and build independence in the workplace. Assist students with completing transition assessments to understand their skills, abilities, and experience in comparison to their career goals.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to job shadows, job sites, and provide on-site job training
• Provide city bus training
• Transport students to Community Service visits as a part of their transition plan
• Maintain case notes and documentation of services provided
• Keep accurate documentation on students work experience performance
• Assist students with personal care needs such as mobility, hygiene and special medical needs as related to job
• Administer interest inventories and related work assessments to students prior to job placement
• Complete the job task analysis after work sites have been identified
• Identify and communicate site safety procedures with the employer, student, and other staff as needed
• Promote a positive image of individuals with disabilities to employers, coworkers and the community
• Regular attendance required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Preparation, Experience, Skills

• Must have valid Iowa Driver's License
• Enjoy working with students with disabilities
• Ability to take direction from professional staff
• Willingness to assume responsibility
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Capable of effectively training and supervising high school-age students in off-campus job sites
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never

0%

Occasional

1-32%

Frequent

33-66%

Constant

67% +

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

Climbing/Stairs

X

Driving

X

Lifting (10 lbs.)

X

Carrying (20 feet)

X

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

X

Computer

X

Other

Working Conditions

Inside

X

Outside

X

Extremes of

Temperature/Humidity

X

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.

DATE: 7/2023

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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