Job Coach
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Closing date
- Apr 29, 2024
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- Industry
- Social Services and Mental Health
- Function
- School and Teaching, Coach
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Job Coach for Special Education assists in the specialized instruction of students who are participating in work-based learning under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher; observes and documents student progress; implements plans for instruction and behavior, and providing clerical support to the teacher. The Job Coach reports to the Employment Support Transition Specialist in the Office of Specialized Instruction.
Qualifications:
- Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate or be able to demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math by passing a proficiency test.
- Certificates & Licenses: CPR and First Aid Certification strongly desired, if selected candidate does not have CPR and First Aid Certification they must be able to obtain both within 6 months of employment.
- Experience: Targeted job-related education that meets the organization's prerequisite requirements. Job-related experience is required.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in creating work plans for students including accommodations, scheduling, transportation, and task analysis.
- Supports students in travel training back and forth between the school and the job site.
- Implements strategies and supports (visual aids, prompting strategies, reinforcement systems, communication tools, etc.) as directed by the teacher to maximize practice opportunities for work-related tasks, including social skills and self-advocacy skills.
- Collects data on student progress in the work environment and analyzes to determine when support can be faded.
- Collaborates with the job site staff to ensure social integration of students in the workplace.
- Confers with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP goals.
- Accepts feedback from teachers and related service providers to ensure accurate and consistent implementation of educational techniques or strategies.
- Communicates and collaborates to foster a positive learning environment.
- Effectively communicates with adults and students.
- Attends training and in-service presentations.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Training Requirement:
The Virginia Board of Education as directed by the 2012 General Assembly requires that instructional assistants assigned to work with a teacher who has primary oversight of a student with autism spectrum disorders must receive training in student behavior management within 60 days of the assignment. The Special Education Instructional Assistant II will be provided with the opportunity to participate in online instructional modules for meeting this requirement at no cost to the employee.
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
- Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
- Must follow safety and health protocols.
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
$25,341.70 - $31,177.73 / Support SUP-14
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Company
Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.
The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.
T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.
The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!
- Location
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2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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