Job Coach - 2026-2027 School Year

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

4% towards retirement

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth pathways

Job summary

LEARN, based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is looking for a Job Coach for the Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves working collaboratively with students, helping them develop skills and independence in a supportive environment.

Applicants must hold an associate degree or higher, or pass the ETS ParaPathways Assessment. Key responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies and assisting in the development of community job sites.

Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an associate degree or higher or achieve a passing score on the ETS ParaPathways Assessment.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Preferred experience working with children or adolescents in school or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies during community-based learning.
• Assist in the development of community-based job sites.
• Communicate student progress with teachers and service providers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children or adolescents

Skilled in data collection practices

Education

Associate degree or higher

Passing score on ETS ParaPathways Assessment

Job description

LEARN, Southeast Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for a Job Coach opening at the Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London, Connecticut for the 2026-2027 school year.

Why Join Us as a Job Coach?

• Impact that Matters: Watch students grow in skills, confidence, and independence.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing professional learning.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable school hours with built-in breaks and holidays.
• Positive Environment: A workplace that values compassion, respect, and joy.
• Exciting Benefits: Paid time off, 4% towards retirement, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pathways for career growth.

Day to Day

• Implement a variety of instructional strategies during community-based learning.
• Follow the direction of the Special Education Teacher regarding the implementation of program accommodations and their development in the workplace.
• Assist in the development of community-based job sites in collaboration with community contacts, site supervisors, and under the supervision of the Transition Specialist and Special Education Teacher.
• Communicate student progress with teachers, BCBA and related service providers.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an associate degree or higher OR achieve a passing score on the ETS ParaPathways Assessment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in school or educational settings preferred.
• Skilled in data collection practices.
• Experience working with teens or adults with autism or emotional/behavioral challenges and their families preferred.

Qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Student Support Services category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.