Part-Time Transition Coach for Students

HIGH SCHOOL; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wissahickon School District in Ambler, PA is seeking a Part Time Job Coach (11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), a 10-month position serving school-age transition students at community-based work sites. This 17.5-hour weekly role reports to the Building Principal and supports students with disabilities.

Minimum qualification is a High School Diploma with Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred; candidates must have reliable transportation and complete CPI/Safety Cares training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with secondary students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to provide own transportation is required to move amongst job sites.
• Ability to complete CPI/Safety Cares training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students with disabilities.
• Ability to follow directions and implement instructional strategies under supervision.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists in information gathering, employment exploration, and employment support for people with all types and severity of disabilities
• Provides on-the-job training and follow along services
• Gathers information about job seekers’ interests, skills, experiences, & needs
• Assists people in exploring job options by accompanying & supporting them at assessments in businesses as needed
• Engages in job development activities to assist people obtain employment
• Provides individualized on-site and off-site supports to people working which may include vocational counseling, on-the job training, and follow along supports
• Provides employment related skill development, transportation training, money management, medical support/medication monitoring, hygiene support, and interpersonal skill training
• Provides on-the-job training at a variety of business settings, performing any number of jobs
• Jobs may include sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying of heavy materials in all types of environments
• Assists in the development of naturally occurring supports at job site
• Explores, creates, researches and/or implements job accommodations and adaptations as needed
• Interacts & communicates with family members, significant others, employers, & other community agencies effectively
• Monitors authorized hours for those being served
• Works confidentially and cooperatively with other staff members, including teachers, assistant, specialists and therapists.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the teacher(s) or building principal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Transportation to sites

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CPI Training

Safety Cares training

Job description

The Wissahickon School District in Ambler, PA is seeking a Part Time Job Coach (11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), a 10-month position serving school-age transition students at community-based work sites. This 17.5-hour weekly role reports to the Building Principal and supports students with disabilities.

Minimum qualification is a High School Diploma with Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred; candidates must have reliable transportation and complete CPI/Safety Cares training.