Job Coach for Assisted Work Program

Windham Public Schools; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Job Coach to work with students with special needs at Phoenix Academy (High-Needs School). The role includes on-the-job training, feedback, and collaboration with community/job sites and employers. May involve lifting or restraints as needed.

The position involves implementing school policies, assisting teachers, and supporting student progress while ensuring safety and confidentiality across various school activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in school or classroom settings.
• Ability to implement behavioral goals and support individualized student plans.
• Understanding of child development and its impact on learning.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing school policies and directives.
• Follow district policies to ensure student safety.
• Follow teacher directions with accuracy.
• Assist teachers with documentation of student progress.
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers.
• Assist students during recess, breaks, drills, assemblies, buses and field trips.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.

Skills

Experience with young children

Behavioral goals implementation

Child development understanding

Clear communication (oral & written)

Active listening

Teamwork

Organization & problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Job Coach


• Date Posted: 9/25/2026


• Location: Phoenix Academy (High-Needs School)

Position Description

The Job Coach works directly with students with special needs at various job sites and provides on the job training and feedback; also works closely with employers at various community/job sites. May require lifting and/or restraints.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the implementation of the Windham Public SchoolsBoard of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives


• Follow Windham Publicschool policy to ensure student safety


• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy


• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress


• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers


• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips


• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with young children


• Ability to implement behavioral goals


• Ability to understand child development


• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Effective, active listening skills


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency


• Bachelor's Degree


• Successful experience in the position


• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred


• Experience working with students with special needs


• Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred, not required

Salary: In accordance with WFEP Bargaining Unit. Range: $22.52/hr - 28.30/hr

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.