The job coach works with students either individually or in groups at community work sites and attends to the special needs of children.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assist students with problems related to their work placement and seek help from Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Special Education Supervisor, as needed.

• Make observations and evaluations of student work habits and performances.

• Assist with writing student schedules and task analyzing jobs.

• Complete a variety of recording forms (attendance forms, weekly progress logs, Task Analyses Rating Forms, etc.)

• Assist students with completing Work-Based Learning forms and keeping student notebooks organized.

• Work with students individually or in small groups and offer specific instructions on completing assigned job tasks.

• Check student work assignments to ensure job tasks are correctly completed.

• Communicate with classroom teacher and supervisor on student progress.

• Assist with record keeping, filing, etc.

• Under supervision, assist with instructional aids and equipment.

• Attend to physical needs of the children.

• Perform such other related additional services as may be assigned by Administration.

Job Qualifications

Must possess or meet Civil Service requirements for title of Job Training Specialist. High School diploma and two years full-time, or equivalent, paid work experience working with individuals with special needs performing either vocational or employment counseling, or training, or as an instructor or instructor's assistant, all of which must be in an educational facility, institution, or agency,

OR

Graduation from a regionally accredited NYS registered college or university with an Associates or Bachelor's degree with a major in Human Services, Education, or one of the social sciences.

Position Start Date:09/03/2024

Application Deadline:12/30/2024

Civil Service Title: Job Training Specialist (Competitive)

Job Number: SE/JTS-4/26/24