Vocational Job Coach

Position Type:
School Support Services (Non-Union)/Vocational Job Coach
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Center House
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Vocational Job Coach
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
Work Days: 188
Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal of Student Services/Vocational Coordinator
JD Revision Date: 06/20/2022
Supervises: Students
Function / Position Summary
To play a critical role in providing direct support, training and vocational services to participating students with disabilities whose goal is to be independent through employment.
Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
• Train students to complete job tasks and educational/functional skill activities.
• Provide total assistance including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum to guide the development of functional objectives most likely to help the individual reach his/her personal goals.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities (required).
• Promote quality job performance and task completion with each individual student.
• Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
• Supervise and train so they can progress and learn how to perform their job accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
• Assist in the development of task analysis for specific work skills.
• Maintain awareness of all safety activities in the workplace and immediately report any safety hazards and accidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation including daily progress on individual objectives, work production, and worksite performance data for the Vocational Coordinator.
• Work in various vocational settings guiding students to reach their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of various disabilities, challenges, and constraints impacting employment for persons with disabilities.
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively.
• Minimum of three years of work experience.
• Previous experience working with students preferred.

Physical Demands

• Subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30lbs. with proper technique.
• Occasional stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and reaching.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

Environmental Conditions

• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• Transportation is required.
• Days and hours will vary in this position.
• This position pays $23.66 per hour.

Evaluation

• Performance of the position will be evaluated with provisions set by the Board of Education as per support service personnel.

Attachment(s):

• Non-Union 10 and 11 Month.pdf