Senior Transition Coach & Classroom Leader

Washington-Vocational-Services; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Vocational Services is seeking a Transition Coach Lead to work with students with disabilities as they transition from high school to work. You will provide classroom and on-site coaching, develop and update ATTIC curriculum, and collaborate with instructors and program staff to promote a person-centered vocational approach.

You will conduct group and one-on-one coaching, help students build job skills, manage records, schedule appointments, and assist with transportation training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and one year of experience or education in special education, business, training staff, leading groups or teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as creative thinking and problem solving.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English is desired.
• Proficient in American Sign Language helpful.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must understand and demonstrate the importance of ethical considerations in the field of human services.
• Ability to meet requirements for approval to work with persons who have disabilities by Washington State Patrol and by the Department of Social and Health Services.
• Possess and maintain current Driver’s license and retain auto insurance as law requires.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, revise and create curriculum for ATTIC.
• Prepare curriculum and ensure student paperwork is ready each week.
• Review and update case notes daily on behalf of the Transition Coaches.
• Provide coaching in the classroom and the community.
• Promote person-centered and student empowered vocational philosophy in every aspect of the vocational services.
• Assist students in skill building.
• Perform job and/or task analysis.
• Provide on site coaching and training for students which promotes a growing independence.
• Maintain extensive records that include report writing, time sheets, case notes and scheduling appointments.
• Establish and foster good communication with Instructors, customers, and the community.
• Accompany and/or train students on public transportation.
• Teach basic job related skills in both small groups and individually, including but not limited to, appropriate dress, hygiene, interview skills and work habits.
• Work with Instructors to evaluate student’s IEP needs.
• Lead classroom instruction.
• Collect data by following appropriate record keeping processes and systems.
• Participate in parent meetings including guest speakers and classroom newsletters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Ethics in HHS

First Aid/CPR

Bilingual Spanish/English

ASL

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Washington Vocational Services is seeking a Transition Coach Lead to work with students with disabilities as they transition from high school to work. You will provide classroom and on-site coaching, develop and update ATTIC curriculum, and collaborate with instructors and program staff to promote a person-centered vocational approach.

You will conduct group and one-on-one coaching, help students build job skills, manage records, schedule appointments, and assist with transportation training.