Job Coach - Marlborough High School

Marlborough High School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools Marlborough High School in Marlborough, MA invites applications for a Job Coach. The role supports students with disabilities, helps build pre-employment skills, and coordinates community-based opportunities.

Starting immediately, the position requires collaboration with teachers and staff to enhance student independence. The ideal candidate has alternative education credentials, strong teamwork, and the ability to work in varied settings, including outdoor

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 college credits preferred; minimum HS diploma or GED.
• Experience with children/young adults with disabilities.
• Lift 50 lb and transfer students over 100 lb when assisting daily living.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Portuguese).
• Team player with collaborative behavior.
• Good physical agility: bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, lifting.
• Work in indoor and outdoor settings.
• 7D license to transport students preferred, not required.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Support special education staff in developing prereq skills for job placement.
• Assist students in acquiring pre-employment skills and independence.
• Collaborate with community entities to maintain vocational opportunities.
• accompany students into the community for training in skills.
• Monitor student performance in various work settings.
• Maintain a daily log on student performance.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Drive school van to job sites as necessary.
• Contribute to IEP input for each student.
• Ensure safety and labor-law compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership and policies.

Skills

Disabilities experience

Lifting/transfer ability

Bilingual preference

Team player

Physical agility

Indoor/outdoor work

7D license

Education

Associate's degree or 48 credits

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Title of Position:

Job Coach - Marlborough High School

Work Year:

2026-2027

Salary:
$24.40 per hour, as per the Marlborough Paraeducators Union Contract

Effective Date of Employment:

November 30, 2026

Bargaining Unit:

Marlborough Paraeducators, Local 888 SEIU

Organizational Relationshipor Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the building principal and through him/her to the Director of Student Services or his/her designee which can include, but is not limited to the Education Team Leader or Program Teacher

Statement of Duties:

• Support the special education teachers, and related staff in developing prerequisite skills for job placement.
• Assist special education students [individually and in groups] in acquiring pre-employment skills and reinforcing skills to increase independence.
• Work collaboratively with community businesses and organizations to maintain community based vocational opportunities for students.
• Accompany students into the community for training in community, vocational and social skills.
• Monitor student performance in a variety of work settings.
• Maintain a daily log on student performance.
• Assist with Activities of daily living as necessary (toileting, dressing, and transferring as necessary.)
• Drive school van to job sites as necessary.
• Offer input to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and student safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Educational Team Leader, special education staff, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or 48 College Credits highly preferred. Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with disabilities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and safely transfer students over 100 pounds in assisting with activities of daily living.
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
• Must be a Team Player as a respectful part of a team in demonstrating constructive, collaborative behaviors.
• Good physical agility which requires the following: frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling and lifting and occasional running.
• Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
• 7D License to transport students in a school van preferred but not required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Job Coach - Marlborough High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5987906
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position:

Job Coach - Marlborough High School

Work Year:

2026-2027

Salary:
$24.40 per hour, as per the Marlborough Paraeducators Union Contract

Effective Date of Employment:

November 30, 2026

Bargaining Unit:

Marlborough Paraeducators, Local 888 SEIU

Organizational Relationshipor Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the building principal and through him/her to the Director of Student Services or his/her designee which can include, but is not limited to the Education Team Leader or Program Teacher

Statement of Duties:

• Support the special education teachers, and related staff in developing prerequisite skills for job placement.
• Assist special education students [individually and in groups] in acquiring pre-employment skills and reinforcing skills to increase independence.
• Work collaboratively with community businesses and organizations to maintain community based vocational opportunities for students.
• Accompany students into the community for training in community, vocational and social skills.
• Monitor student performance in a variety of work settings.
• Maintain a daily log on student performance.
• Assist with Activities of daily living as necessary (toileting, dressing, and transferring as necessary.)
• Drive school van to job sites as necessary.
• Offer input to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and student safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Educational Team Leader, special education staff, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or 48 College Credits highly preferred. Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with disabilities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and safely transfer students over 100 pounds in assisting with activities of daily living.
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
• Must be a Team Player as a respectful part of a team in demonstrating constructive, collaborative behaviors.
• Good physical agility which requires the following: frequent bending, sitting, standing, kneeling and lifting and occasional running.
• Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of student learners.
• 7D License to transport students in a school van preferred but not required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $24.40 to $24.40 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Casey , Principal
• Marlborough High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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