• Job Coach (full-time) - Urbandale High School

    Urbandale Community School District (Urbandale, IA)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5303926

    Job Description

    JOB TITLE - Job Coach

     

    CLASSIFICATION - Classified

     

    FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

     

    IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Building Principal

     

    RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership

     

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To p rovide individual or small group assistance to persons with disabilities to develop

     

    employability skills, including seeking and maintaining employment, and providing support on the job site.

     

    Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXPsFRue3TUnwGLKrw5M7C6NUqlmJPsK/view?usp=sharing) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

    QUALIFICATIONS -

    (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

     

    Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

     

    + Ability to work with persons with disabilities on a daily basis.

    + Ability to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.

    + Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.

    + Knowledge of how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

    + Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate patience, and model appropriate behaviors to persons with disabilities.

    + Ability to work with individuals towards IEP goals.

    + Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.

    + Ability to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, community members, and other staff members.

    + Must willing and be able to drive school vehicle with students.

    Education

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required.

    Experience

    + Experience working with children/adults with disabilities and implementing behavior plans preferred.

     

    Equipment

     

    + Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

    The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

     

    + Accompany students with disabilities throughout the school day and on community-based trips to work experiences focused on living, learning, and working.

    + Provide instructional assistance to students to build essential skills to obtain and maintain employability.

    + Seek job shadowing opportunities with employers. These opportunities would be driven from student interested.

    + Provide assistance at job sites which may include working with employers to understand jobs, create tasks cards for students, and teach them how to perform their job at employer.

    + Be familliar with physical and/or occupational therapy equipment, where appropriate, aid student with guidance from education agency therapists.

    + Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.

    + Attend professional training as necessary for the position.

    + Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.

    + Report incidents of any unusual nature to the teacher and principal.

    + Perform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records.

    + Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner.

    + Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

    + Be able to transport students in school vehicle.

    + Maintain a reliable attendance record.

    + Maintain confidentiality.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

    + None

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

    + Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

    + Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

    + Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

    + Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

    + Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

    WORKING CONDITIONS -

    + Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

    + Occasional meetings outside the school day.

    + Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

    + At-Will Employee

    + Letter of Assignment

    + Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

    + Performance evaluated annually

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1

     

    Job Categories

     

    Special Education, Behavior Specialist / EBD

     

    Special Education, General Special Education

     

    Special Education, Learning Disabled

     

    Special Education, Life Skills

     

    Special Education, Mentally Disabled

     

    Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities

     

    Special Education, Multiple Disabilities

     

    Special Education, Severe/Profound Disabilities

     

    Instructional Support, Individual Aide

     

    Instructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA

     

    Special Education, Special Education Assistant

     

    Support Staff, Supervisory Aide

    Equal Opportunity Employer

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