Transition Program ESY Job Coach - Teachers Assistant

Job Description The Transition Job Coach supports students ages 18–22 with disabilities in community-based and school-based vocational placements. The Job Coach provides direct on-site coaching, skill training, and fading supports to help students build work readiness, job competence, and independence aligned with IEP transition goals. Required Experience Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably transition-age students Experience in vocational training, job coaching, or community-based instruction Experience implementing behavior and support plans Experience collecting performance data and documenting progress Experience supporting independence and adaptive skill development Core Responsibilities Provide on-site job coaching at student work placements Teach and reinforce job tasks using task analysis and systematic instruction Support development of: Work habits and stamina Appropriate workplace behavior Communication with supervisors and coworkers Problem-solving and self-advocacy Implement IEP transition and employment goals Use prompting and planned fading strategies to increase independence Collect job performance data and complete coaching logs Communicate regularly with the Transition Special Educator and program staff Coordinate with employers and site supervisors under staff direction Support travel training and community access as assigned