Job Title – Exceptional Education Job Coach
Supervisor: Exceptional Education Director and Exceptional Education Assistant Director
Job Goal:
- Assist students with disabilities in locating and securing employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or comparable college course work from an accredited educational institution.
- Training and experience working with children with disabilities.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, including students, parents, employers, and community agencies.
- Ability to plan and implement job coaching activities.
- Ability to effectively assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement with transition assessments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, administrators and others.
- Familiarity with implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Possess or have the ability to acquire a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) upon employment.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, highly intensive work environment.
- Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Assists in finding employment for special education students.
- Plans and attends job fairs for students with disabilities.
- Determines student’s ability level and interests.
- Meets with local businesses to find out employment needs and matches them to students’ abilities.
- Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning.
- Maintains academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
- Establishes and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate.
- Establishes routines and procedures and works with students on consistently following them.
- Manages time effectively.
- Organizes teaching and student materials for efficient distribution and collection.
- Provides feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
- Communicates, in understandable terms, individual student progress to students, parents, and Board personnel as directed.
- Encourages self-assessment by students and assists them in developing plans for improving their performance.
- Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
- Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
- Collaborates with students, parents, school staff and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
- Provides accurate and timely information to parents and students about academic and behavioral performance of students.
- Works with other teachers in planning instruction and special activities.
- Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services and programs.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member; serves on committees or task forces as needed.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
Approved: March 24, 2016
Jefferson County School System
Exceptional Education Job Coach
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