Vocational Support Coach for Students with Disabilities

Cotting School, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotting School in Lexington, MA seeks a compassionate Job Coach to provide intensive, individualized support to students at off-campus work and community sites. The role focuses on developing functional vocational skills, fostering independence, and aiding transition goals.

You will collaborate with the Transition Specialist and IEP Team to tailor tasks and utilize assistive technology, ensuring safety and progress in inclusive settings. Immediate-start position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience; SPED knowledge emphasized.
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to complete training in med-delegation and related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized supervision and instruction to students in community and vocational settings.
• Coordinate transportation to off-campus worksites and assist mobility as needed.
• Understand and implement each student’s medical, behavioral, communication, and educational protocols.
• Collaborate with Transition Specialist, Vocational Coordinator and IEP Team to adapt tasks and design vocational activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Med-delegation training

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

Cotting School in Lexington, MA seeks a compassionate Job Coach to provide intensive, individualized support to students at off-campus work and community sites. The role focuses on developing functional vocational skills, fostering independence, and aiding transition goals.

You will collaborate with the Transition Specialist and IEP Team to tailor tasks and utilize assistive technology, ensuring safety and progress in inclusive settings. Immediate-start position with full-time hours.