Educational Assistant - Job Coach at WTHS 04-17-2026

POSITION:  EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / JOB COACH

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports teacher in work with individual students and students in small groups in order to reinforce and promote academic and behavioral successes;
• Obtains daily lessons and class work of assigned students from teachers and returns it during teachers’ planning period the next day in order for students to remain current with their class work;
• Serves as a liaison between the teacher and student and monitors attendance, behavior, and academic progress;
• Employs instructional strategies and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives when formal instruction is necessary;
• Assists the administration in implementing all the policies and rules Governing student conduct;
• Adheres to and develops such procedures as necessary for the success of the in-school suspension program;
• Attends faculty/staff meetings;
• Participates in staff in-service programs as assigned;
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students;
• Provide individualized job coaching at Worcester County business sites as directed by the Secondary Transition Facilitator;
• Collaborate with the Secondary Transition Facilitator in rating the job performance of students who you job coach, assessing the student’s progress and providing ongoing feedback;
• Provide one-on-one and small group coaching sessions to students focused on fulfilling job duties, tasks, resume building, interview preparation, and workplace etiquette;
• Assist students in completing essential job duties inclusive of communication, teamwork, time management and problem solving at assigned Worcester County business;
• Assist students to navigate the workplace culture;
• Act as a liaison between students and their support teams, employers, and potential employers.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage for reimbursement following Worcester County Public School’s policy on travel reimbursement;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deemed Highly Qualified according to MSDE standards by possessing an Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional examination;
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred;
• Familiarity with accepted practices and procedures in working with students, to include those with behavioral problems;
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and acceptance of all children and interest in the education of students with special needs;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability to accept supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively.

SALARY LANE:

Educational Assistant -Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This is a 10-month position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Educational Assistant / Job Coach position must submit a completed online application available from our website at www.worcesterk12.org.
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications received by the vacancy announcement due date will be prescreened.
• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and / or withdraw the position.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.