Instructional Aide/Career Coach

Instructional Aide/Career Coach

185-day position

Non-union, at-will, service personnel position

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will be actively involved in supporting transition services for special education students in the transition program in both work-based learning worksites (Meijer) and the classroom. The ability to understand the needs of students with disabilities is essential. Critical to the success of this role is collaboration with both educators and employers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary degree preferred

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with the expectation to obtain a chauffeur’s license (by applying for this position, be advised that SCCRESA reserves the right to periodically check your driving record to ensure validity.)

Previous experience with individuals with disabilities

Experience in supporting instruction, work-based learning and transition services

Self-managed, with the proven ability to achieve targeted goals

Flexible and adaptable to the needs of students and the program

Physical tolerance for the daily assigned routine, including traveling within the community, lifting up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, push, pull, and twist

Must be able to lift students and manipulate wheelchair bound students

Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and CPI preferred

CPR and First Aid training preferred

Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

• Has received or willing to receive COVID vaccination if placed as a job coach at a medical site.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher and the transition team to support the program implementation, instructional activities and work-based learning opportunities for students
• Build relationships with identified students through one-on-one and small group interaction in the classroom and the work-based setting
• Support students, and monitor student progress and behaviors in a variety of settings including individual, small group, the classroom and job sites
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize various tools for the assessment of knowledge and skills
• Transport students to and from community-based experiences and work-based placements
• Monitor employer’s adherence to work-based agreements and risk management, and communicate concerns to the transition teacher and/or Work-based Learning Coordinator
• Support the transition program with students, parents, educators, agencies, and employers
• Demonstrate creative and skillful collaboration with school staff, agencies, employers, and students
• Utilize effective communication skills with students, co-workers and the public
• Adhere to the expectations and requests of the Next Step Supervisor, Transition Coordinator, classroom teacher and the Work-based Learning Coordinator
• Support skills application within community and work-based learning settings
• Other duties as assigned

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date: Pending School Board approval and satisfactory completion of the pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Employment Type: Non-union, at-will position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work Schedule: 185 instructional work days

Work Day: Standard instructional staff hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Wage: Pay Scale starting at $17.20/hour

Benefits: Non-Union Employee Fringe Benefits including Single Subscriber Medical Insurance

PROCEDURE: Complete on-line application at www.sccresa.org.

St. Clair County RESA, Human Resource Department

499 Range Road

Marysville, Michigan 48040

Phone: (810) 455-4052 FAX: (810) 364-5235

Posted: June 4, 2026

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county’s students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our Mission: Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities

Our Vision: Educational excellence for all

Our Core Principles

Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.

Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff

Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully

Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking

Stewardship: We leverage human, fiscal, and material resources for the sustainability of our community

We are an equal-opportunity employer

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.

It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, age, marital or family status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.

All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.