Job Coach for Students with Disabilities | 11-Month Role

Ledyard School District; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 28,995 - 34,743; Full time

Job summary

Ledyard Public Schools Transition Academy is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to assist young adult students with disabilities in participating in community-based vocational experiences to develop employment skills. The role is 11-month and follows the school year calendar, with the summer LTA program.

The ideal candidate will provide job coaching, model tasks, and monitor progress while maintaining strong communication with employers and school staff.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred and/or industry-related training or experience.
• Experience working with students or adults with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must maintain a valid Passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Board Policy and District insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides job coaching to individual and small groups of students through modeling, demonstration, and supportive feedback.
• Assists with modification of work tasks and job sites for students as needed.
• Monitors students' work adjustment and needs through direct observation and through communication with employers, special education teacher, and other stakeholders.
• Assists in the task analysis of jobs/community sites and modifications to support students while at a job or community site.
• Completes data collection for students' work or community performance goals or other identified outcomes.
• Supervises students' work and social behavior; provides appropriate feedback, modeling, and redirection as necessary.
• Maintains open and positive communications with work site supervisors and employees to encourage constructive feedback on students' job performance and behavior.
• Serves as liaison between the school program and work site.
• Safely operate a school vehicle to transport students to and from assigned locations.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regulations, Board of Education policies, and district safety procedures.
• Other duties related to this position as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or administrative supervisor.

Job description

Ledyard Public Schools Transition Academy is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to assist young adult students with disabilities in participating in community-based vocational experiences to develop employment skills. The role is 11-month and follows the school year calendar, with the summer LTA program.

The ideal candidate will provide job coaching, model tasks, and monitor progress while maintaining strong communication with employers and school staff.