Job Coach/Teacher Assistant

Job Coach/Teacher Assistant

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 10/01/2024 Posting Number: 012570 Location: Dillard Center (AEP) Position Title: Job Coach/Teacher Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal

Primary Purpose:

Instruct students with disabilities placed on job training sites. Complete job tasks for students who are unable to perform such tasks until students have mastered all job responsibilities. Assist students in learning company policy. Assist students with interpersonal communication skills, identifying problems, and with methods of problem solving.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Paraprofessional Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Class C/Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Preferred

Experience:

• One year direct experience with disabled or disadvantaged students
• Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration might find appropriate and acceptable.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Co-Supervise students in the work setting.
• Instruct students on job duties/responsibilities and company policy.
• Provide a positive role model for students.
• As required, counsel students on grooming and hygiene, problem solving, and other job-related skills.
• Document student progress on the job.
• Document student time and attendance on the job.
• Work with jobsite supervisor to understand job competencies and develop a plan for student growth.
• Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Customer Care Skills:

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel. Any special requirements needed in working with students in vocational settings.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Work with employers in local businesses who provide experiences for students on site.

Salary: Pay Grade IS02, $16.46 - $19.51 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule Days: 187 Start Date: 2024-11-04 00:00:00.000