Student Community Job Skills Coach

East Peoria Community High School; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Peoria Community High School is seeking a Job Coach to support students in gaining work and social skills at community job sites. The role requires ISBE Paraprofessional Approval and experience working with individuals with disabilities and community employers.

The position is full-time and based in East Peoria, IL, starting immediately. Salary is $17.27 per hour, with duties including direct instruction, job development support, and attendance/documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ISBE Paraprofessional Approval.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and community employers.
• Physical capability to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Handle day to day operations of a community job site.
• Provide direct instruction in community job sites.
• Train students in work and social skills to obtain and maintain employment.
• Assist the teacher coordinator/transition teacher with job development.
• Maintain relationships with training site personnel.
• Communicate with the teacher coordinator/transition teacher.
• Complete attendance and progress notes for students.
• Maintain communication with on-site personnel for compliance with work site regulations.
• Provide adaptations and instructional materials under guidance.
• Assist with task analysis and behavioral objectives.
• Ensure safety during lifting and transfers as part of daily routine.
• Be punctual and meet attendance standards.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability support experience

Community employer collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional Approval

Job description

East Peoria Community High School is seeking a Job Coach to support students in gaining work and social skills at community job sites. The role requires ISBE Paraprofessional Approval and experience working with individuals with disabilities and community employers.

The position is full-time and based in East Peoria, IL, starting immediately. Salary is $17.27 per hour, with duties including direct instruction, job development support, and attendance/documentation responsibilities.