Vocational Job Coach

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Vocational Job Coach at South Elgin High School to provide direct support, training and vocational services for students with disabilities aiming for employment independence. You will work with students on IEPs in community settings and collaborate with the Vocational Coordinator to track progress and safety.

The role requires travel within the district and surrounding communities, flexibility with schedule, and a commitment to helping students reach

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of work experience; experience with students preferred.
• Knowledge of disabilities and employment constraints for persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
• Train students to complete job tasks and educational/functional skill activities.
• Provide total assistance including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum to guide development of functional objectives.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities (required).
• Promote quality job performance and task completion with each individual student.
• Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
• Supervise and train so they can progress and learn how to perform their job accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
• Assist in the development of task analysis for specific work skills.
• Maintain awareness of all safety activities in the workplace and report hazards.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation including daily progress on objectives, work production, and performance data for the Vocational Coordinator.
• Work in various vocational settings guiding students to reach their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Support Services - School Level/ Vocational Job Coach
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: South Elgin High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Vocational Job Coach

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 176 Reports To: Principal/Asst Principal of Student Services/Vocational Coordinator

JD Revision Date: 07/15/2026 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To play a critical role in providing direct support, training and vocational services to participating students with disabilities whose goal is to be independent through employment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
• Train students to complete job tasks and educational/functional skill activities.
• Provide total assistance including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum to guide the development of functional objectives most likely to help the individual reach his/her personal goals.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities (required).
• Promote quality job performance and task completion with each individual student.
• Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
• Supervise and train so they can progress and learn how to perform their job accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
• Assist in the development of task analysis for specific work skills.
• Maintain awareness of all safety activities in the workplace and immediately report any safety hazards and accidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation including daily progress on individual objectives, work production, and worksite performance data for the Vocational Coordinator.
• Work in various vocational settings guiding students to reach their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of various disabilities, challenges, and constraints impacting employment for persons with disabilities.
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively.
• Minimum of three years of work experience.
• Previous experience working with students preferred.

Physical Demands

• Subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30lbs. with proper technique.
• Occasional stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and reaching.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• Transportation is required.
• Days and hours will vary in this position.
• The hourly rate for this role is $23.66.