Looking for a great new opportunity for the school year? We currently have vacancies for part-time Job Coaches within the Discover Program at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). The Discover Program offers a comprehensive work-based learning approach related service that prepares high school students with disabilities to transition from school to adult life.
Job coaches accompany students one on one, or in small groups to community business partners to:
*Job Coaches may either meet students at the workplace or be required to drive students in CCIU vans.*
The CCIU is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of students, educators and members of our communities.
The CCIU provides services to the 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. The Chester County Intermediate Unit is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971. Working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit's mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level.
Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!
We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.
If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Quick Facts:Location: Countywide - We currently have openings in the Coatesville area
Benefits Eligible: No
Anticipated start date: conclusion of hiring process
Schedule: Monday – Friday, up to 5.25 hours per day for 180 days per year. Our year runs from late August – early/mid-June following a typical school schedule which would be shared with the final candidate(s) at the time of hire. Summer work may be available for this position if interested. It is not required.
Work Hours: Varies by location but are up to 5.25 hours per day for up to 26.25 hours per week. Please note that this position would take place during the school day, not after school or on weekends.
Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
Salaried or Hourly: Hourly
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience with secondary students preferred
- Experience with autism/special needs population strongly preferred
- Experience with data collection for special education strongly preferred
- Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County
- Current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required upon hire (CCIU to conduct)
$22.33 -$27.91 per hour based on direct experience taking students into the community and teaching job and life skills. Most successful candidates come in at $22.33/hour.
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.