26-27 TAP Job Coach

26-27 TAP Job Coach

Dubuque Community School District

1 Positions

ID: 325

Posted On 05/23/2023

Refreshed On 08/04/2026

Job Overview

$18.27/hr. 204 day/year; this position is funded through a grant

Position Title: Para/Job Coach TAP

60%AVC 40% DOS

Recruitment/Recommendation:

• Recruited By: Principal & Director of Special Education

• Recommended for Appointment By: Principal, Director of Special Education, Transition Facilitator, TAP Facilitator

Organizational Structure:

• Type of Authority: Staff

• Reports To: Principal, Work Experience Coordinator (WEC)

• Consults With: TAP Facilitator, Transition Facilitator, WEC, Teachers, Para's, Principals, Counselors, Keystone AEA staff, Businesses, Parents, Students, Community Agencies

Required Qualifications:

• Two year or more degree in a profession that emphasizes services to individuals with disabilities or have commensurate experience within the above field.

• Computer/Technology skills

• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in Job Coaching areas

• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support for students and businesses

• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs

Desirable Qualifications

• Flexibility

• Experience working with youth and the business community

Basic Function:

The Para/Job Coach will work directly with students in businesses and community settings to learn & strengthen student's employment skills and will assist employers in providing the appropriate accommodations and supports for student independence. Assist youth in completing transition assessments to understand their skills and abilities in comparison to a career goal.

Position Responsibilities:

The Para/Job Coach hired must be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community

• Communicate clearly and appropriately with student, staff, businesses, and community

• Work effectively and cooperatively with others

• Follow directions of TAP Facilitator, building administrator(s), and Transition Facilitator

• Willingness to have a flexible schedule to accommodate student work needs. This may include evenings and weekends.

• Dress in a professional manner.

• Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions

• Maintain accurate records

• Assist TAP Facilitator in computer entry of data and the application of technology

• Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District

Primary Contact

12308

Jean Pfeiler

HR Coordinator,

Phone

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Fax

(email protected)

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Information Technology/Telecommunications

Management/Executive

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

971

Job REQ #

325

# Positions

1

Start Date

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Dubuque Community School District

About the Company

The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day.

Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration.

Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.