Job Coach

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan's education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.
We are currently seeking a Job Coach at KRESA Transition Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Assist students with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources and support necessary to become employed or volunteer
• Ability to select and develop appropriate instructional methods, skills and techniques attuned to people's experiences
• Serve as liaison and collaborate with case load teachers and work-based learning coordinator, to maintain the integrity of the students IEP
• Facilitate transportation using Metro County Connect for students to and from work sites, as well assists and train students to schedule reoccurring rides
• Assist and provide support for student behavior intervention including the development and implementation of student behavior plans
• Facilitate regular bi-weekly discussions with your WBL students on caseload during which: strength and skill guidance, review WBL evaluation in sections to help students connect to IEP goals
• Keep abreast of current changes affecting WBL paperwork, FTE, 30-day signatures and student Training Agreements
• Maintain up to date records for each WBL student and work-site needed for COUNT purposes
• Coordinate KRESA Transition Services activities to incorporate equity throughout the WBL program
• (attending job fairs, creating campus learning and skill building opportunities for students).
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with others including students, parents, peers, colleagues, employers, agencies, administrators, etc
• Work with caseload teachers to update on a consistent basis (daily/weekly), student's growth and effectiveness of meeting students' individual IEP Goals and Objectives
• Create tasks list and modify list as to meet each individual student's level of need
• Frequent travel within and around Kalamazoo County
• Collect, maintain, and report appropriate data and outcomes to measure student's growth on IEP goals and objectives
• Expand work-based learning opportunities for students that lead to paid employment
• Helping KRESA Transition Services WBL students explore new employment opportunities, providing feedback on resumes or cover letters and strategizing for a successful job interview
• Actively network, advocate and maintain relationships to promote career opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with Work-Based Learning sites and documentation preferred.
Other skills and abilities include:

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA's vision of a transformative, equitable and innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Organized and able to plan
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Flexible within job site assignments (filling in for other job coaches when needed)
• Practices safe work habits
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening
• Uses equipment and material properly
• Displays reliable attendance and promptness
• Ability to resolve problems
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets student's attention, and which encourages their engagement
• Maintains confidentiality
• Embraces a teamwork attitude

This is a 10-month calendar position in job grade 13 with an annual rate of pay between $29,818.80 and $42,441.30.
KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan's Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives - all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.
A Great Place to Live and Work
Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.
Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Contact information: , 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.
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