Job Coach

Provide supervision of students during various activities at school in the community, on public transit and on job sites. Help interns maintain placement by providing daily job coaching and vocational skills development. Under supervision of the Teacher Specialist and Career Counselor, maintain effective job coaching methods and vocational skills development. Take initiative to prepare or secure necessary daily instructional materials. Have and employ a working knowledge of each student’s I.E.P. Maintain awareness of job site safety procedures. Exhibit interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with agency staff and community business personnel. Act as liaison between outside agencies and school; promote and maintain good relationships with all concerned parties. Perform only direct student service activities during the school day. Collect and record student progress data; provide feedback to student and staff. Use documentation and data collection to track student progress and ensure protection of students' rights. Maintain client information confidentially.