Job Coach/Transition Academy

Ledyard Public Schools Transition Academy is seeking a dedicated Job Coach. The Job Coach, under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, assists young adult students with disabilities in participating in community-based vocational experiences to develop employment skills. This position follows the school year calendar along with the summer LTA program. The position is considered an 11-month position.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Provides job coaching to individual and small groups of students through modeling, demonstration, and supportive feedback
• Assists with modification of work tasks and job sites for students as needed
• Monitor individuals' work adjustment and needs through direct observation and through communication with employers, special education teacher, and other stakeholders
• Assists in the task analysis of jobs/community sites and modifications to support students while at a job or community site
• Completes data collection for students' work or community performance goals or other identified outcomes
• Supervises students' work and social behavior; provides appropriate feedback, modeling, and redirection as necessary
• Maintains open and positive communications with work site supervisors and employees to encourage constructive feedback on students' job performance and behavior
• Serves as liaison between the school program and work site
• Safely operate a school vehicle to transport students to and from assigned locations.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regulations, Board of Education policies, and district safety procedures
• Other duties related to this position as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or administrative supervisor

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred and/or industry-related training or experience
• Experience working with student or adults with disabilities preferred
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
• Must maintain a valid Passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Board Policy and District insurance requirements.

Pay:
$18.79 - $22.50 an hour for 6.50 hours per day
The position is benefits eligible as outlined in the Standard Benefits package for 11-month positions.

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, http://www.ledyard.net/district/employment_opportunities
or
Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay: $18.79 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23