Student Vocational Coach & School Liaison

Sylvania; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Meriden Public Schools in Meriden, CT is seeking a Part-time Job Coach for the 2025-2026 school year to assist the Collaborative Teacher and support students with IEP goals and vocational objectives at the work site.

You will communicate with your supervisor about sites, maintain confidentiality, and help develop vocational and social skills while coordinating with the PPT process and community employers.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Familiarity with the greater Meriden community.
• Driver's license with 'A' endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Immunizations and vaccinations required to work in a medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with each student's IEP and vocational objectives designed for the work site.
• Communicate with your supervisor about job training sites on a systematic and consistent basis, including problems and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality about all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.
• Follow district policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students.
• Collect and record data about student performance.
• Follow through with suggestions and procedures given by your supervisor.
• Facilitate communication with employers, as appropriate.
• Serve as a link between the school and the community work setting.
• Develop appropriatevocational and social skills within the classroom environment
• Write transition/vocational summary reports for Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings
• All other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Education

High School graduate

Experience working with students with special needs

Familiarity with the greater Meriden community

Driver's license with the 'A' endorsement or willingness to obtain

Bilingual is a plus

Job description

Meriden Public Schools in Meriden, CT is seeking a Part-time Job Coach for the 2025-2026 school year to assist the Collaborative Teacher and support students with IEP goals and vocational objectives at the work site.

You will communicate with your supervisor about sites, maintain confidentiality, and help develop vocational and social skills while coordinating with the PPT process and community employers.