SPECIAL EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT COACH 3223226

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PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in identifying, planning, and implementing educational/employability services for identified students including those on IEP and 504 programs.
SUPERVISION: Receives direction from an assigned supervisor under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services. Methods of performing tasks are the responsibility of the employee and are to be performed within the established policies.
This is a full year personal services position. Vacation, personal and sick time provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB -
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing activities to meet the goals for identified students including completion of an interest inventory, learning objectives, work plan, and timelines
Coordinating activities between the school, business community, and community resources by developing and arranging field trips with local services agencies and business partners and arranging for transport of students to activities.
Providing current information and advice about employment issues, trends, local resources, and labor laws.
Developing contacts with area businesses and government agencies; recruiting business and government participation. Assisting students in establishing an employment portfolio.
Participating in vocational meetings bi-monthly to share information, employment issues, public relations activities, networking and coordination, and implementation of employment training opportunities.
Assessing student skill level, needs, and progress of learning objectives through observation and training; monitors and documents student progress on the job.
Placing students in work experience and job shadowing sites. Providing mobility training to students.
Preparing and maintaining documentation.
Compiling, organizing, and submitting scholarship information on students' behalf.
Reviewing performance evaluations with students.
Establishing and facilitating new program opportunities, including potential programs such as “Job Clubs”.
Submitting documentation, financial support requests, and other reports to the Director of Student Support Services.
Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Performing other duties consistent with job description and assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of organization, coordination, problem-solving, group process, needs assessment, and evaluation.
Job development techniques and vocational programs
Techniques and methods of student supervision and management in settings involving students with moderate to severe learning, physical and emotional disabilities, and social/behavior problems.
Adaptations and modifications of work settings. Educational programs, community resources, and government agencies resources.
Individual Education Plan and Individual Transition Plan procedures and practices.
Laws and rules governing the rights of special education students include state and federal labor laws, reasonable accommodation available through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), specific guidelines required by OSHA, SSI, and SSDI.
Ability to:
Work independently and as a team member with limited supervision.
Develop contacts and opportunities, encourage and promote partnerships between businesses, agencies, and the schools.
Develop and implement plans/procedures for employment adaptations and modifications as situations require.
Work effectively with high school-age students with special needs, in large and small groups as well as one-on-one training.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, parents, students, business agencies, and community contacts.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Create and maintain an accurate records system for documentation regarding employment training and transition issues.
Troubleshoot emergency situations that arise when students are training in the community.
Experience and Training:
Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with students of color and low-income students
Significant experience with working with students with disabilities
Experience working coaching and mentoring students
Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify lessons
Knowledge of and experience with specially designed instruction
Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred)
Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
All candidates must possess Vermont teacher certification in their subject area, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Masters degree preferred.
Prior to interview, you will be required to declare that all previous obligations with an employing school district have been met and you are not seeking this position with the intent of resigning from a previous commitment in which you have not served.
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
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Job Requirements
No experience required
Contact Information
Christopher Celotto
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
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