Part-Time Job Coach

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) seeks part-time Job Coaches for the Discover Program to support students with disabilities during school-to-work transitions. Coaches accompany students to community partners, teaching soft skills and employment readiness in real-life settings.

Hours are during the school day, up to 26.25 hours per week, with potential summer work. Driving may be required; MVR and background clearances are needed. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with secondary students preferred.
• Experience with autism/special needs population strongly preferred.
• Experience with data collection for special education strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County.
• Current MVR check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students one-on-one or in small groups to community business partners to teach soft skills and employment readiness.
• Identify students' interests and strengths and help develop work behaviors, problem solving, social skills, teamwork and independence.
• Collect data on 25 attributes for use in IEP planning and goal setting.

Skills

Data collection

Autism support

Secondary students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Classroom Support/ Job Coach
• Date Posted:
  8/17/2026

The Chester County Intermediate Unit(CCIU) currently has a vacancyforpart-time Job Coaches within the Discover Program. The Discover Program within our Student Services Division offers a comprehensive work-based learning approach related service that prepares high school students with disabilities to transition from school to adult life.

Our job coaches are the most important members of Discover program as they accompany students one on one, or in small groups to community business partners to:

• Teach students soft skills/employment readiness skills in a community-based location given real life, hands-on experiences
• Identify the student's interests and strengths
• Assist students in gaining confidence in their abilities
• Develop work behaviors, problem solving skills, social skills, teamwork and independence
• Collect data/information on 25attributes that is shared with student and IEP team for skill development and goal planning

*Job Coaches may either meet students at the workplace or be required to drive students in CCIU vans. Employees may be asked to drive students in an IU provided vehicle.*

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Quick Facts:

Locations:

• Southern Chester County
• Downingtown
• Coatesville

Benefits Eligible: No

Anticipated start date: September 2026

Schedule:

• We are flexible with the number of workdays worked per week, provided you are available for 2 or more days.
• For a maximum numberof hours per week (26.25 hours), all five work days would need to be worked (M-F)
• Hours per week vary based on number of days scheduled per week and student schedules.
• The maximum number of days per year is 180 following a school schedule between late August and mid-June.
• Summer work may be available for this position, if interested.

Work Hours: Up to 5.25 hours per day for up to 26.25 hours per week. Please note that this position would take place during the school day, not after school or on weekends. An example schedule could be 8:30 AM -1 PM

Exempt Status: Non-exempt position

Salaried or Hourly: Hourly

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with secondary students preferred
• Experience with autism/special needs population strongly preferred
• Experience with data collection for special education strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County
• Current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required upon hire (CCIU to conduct)

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Current police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required upon hire
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and the federal government (conducted by the CCIU upon hire)

Hourly (2026- 2027 rate):

$24.82 - $32.90 /hour

*Placement is determined on years of experience in a similar role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.