Job Coach - Part-Time

Job Coach Position

Starting hourly wage range: $20.35 - $21.60 Position calendar is Labor Day through Senior Graduation; no attendance on student early dismissal days Four (4) days per week (Monday-Thursday), five (5) hours per day (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) This position will work less than 600 hours in an academic school year.

Benefit information 2026 -2027 Insurance rates License must be registered with the Will County Regional Office of Education. Crete-Monee School District 201-U provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, work authorization status; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; conviction record, unless authorized by law; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.

Job Description

Job Title: Job Coach Position Level: Classified/Non-Bargaining

Location: Crete-Monee High School FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Special Education Supervisor, Principal Date Prepared: December 2024

Job Summary

The Job Coach provides on-the-job training to students in-school or community job sites, which leads to employment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of various disabilities, including cognitive, physical, and behavioral challenges
• Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition plans
• Knowledge of workplace requirements, vocational training, and employment preparation
• Awareness of positive behavior support techniques and conflict resolution strategies
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, such as IDEA, ADA, and Section 504
• Understanding of career pathways, job skills, and adaptive tools for student success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, employers, and school staff
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Instructional skills to teach workplace tasks, soft skills, and self-advocacy
• Problem-solving skills to address workplace challenges and develop solutions
• Time management skills to balance schedules, communications, and collaborations effectively
• Support the development of student independence and self-sufficiency
• Adapt to diverse needs, environments, and unexpected challenges
• Collaborate effectively with educators, employers, parents, and service providers
• Observe and assess student strengths, challenges, and progress in workplace settings
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Able to travel to and from inter- and intra-District sites
• Able to perform all duties following the Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures

Education, Licensure, & Experience

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Valid driver's license with CDL Class B or C designation
• Previous experience work with students or individuals with disabilities, preferred

Essential Job Functions

• Assure quality control of on-site performance by establishing standards and timelines to be met by students
• Provide on-the-job training to students of DORS clients entering community employment
• Monitor student work performance on the job
• Report time and attendance reports, quarterly evaluations, and job performance evaluations to the Community Vocational Coordinator
• Learn the job and teach participation skills to students
• Act as a liaison between worksite and school
• Supervise students arrival and departure, facilitating transportation as needed
• Transport students to and from job sites via bus
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Utilization of resources from other work units within the school district is required to perform the job's functions
• Generally, the job requires bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking along with light physical exertion
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Loud environment at a standard acceptable level
• Extremes of temperature and humidity
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

Term of Employment

• Student attendance days (180 days)
• 7.5 hours per day with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch

Evaluation

• Per Board of Education policy 5:320 Evaluation