Paraeducator Job Coach

Position:  Paraeducator Job Coach
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6 hours per day, Student Contact Days
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $23.14 per hour
Benefits:  Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators –  https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
  • Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelors degree, or
  • Passing score on ParaEducator test. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and restrain students in emergency situations
• Clean driving record and successful completion of District Transportation Training
• Ability to drive in district vehicle as part of daily schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with all student disability areas in school- and community-based settings
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans
• Ability to use basic technology with minimal supports, including tablets or laptops for off-site data collection
• Ability to gather and maintain accurate program and student data
• Completion of any required training necessary for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably in Education)
• Experience working as a job coach or employment support worker
• Education assistant/paraprofessional or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, specifically teens and young adults
• Experience and/or training in behavior management

Responsibilties:

• Independently supervise the learning of students on community-based worksites per direction of the work coordinator
• Support the learning of students in the area of general workplace skills, including communication
• Act as liaison between employer and district work coordinator
• Provide assistance to the work coordinator by performing such duties as:
  • Implementing Work Based Learning Training Plans and assisting with the adaptation/modification of the work environment as directed by the work coordinator
  • Preparing worksite schedules
  • Organizing support materials for assigned students
  • Assisting with classroom activities while in the school setting
  • Evaluating the performance of students on school- and community-based worksites – not sure if we need this here, as it is also down below??
• Assist educational staff in performing duties to meet the specific needs of students including, but not limited to:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors of students in classrooms and on worksites
  • Assisting in the physical movement of students
  • Assisting students with personal care needs, as needed, including emergency medication administration, toileting
  • Driving students to and from community or district-based worksites
• Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that student needs are met by communicating with other staff about student needs
• Monitor and document the educational progress of students by performing evaluations of student progress and needs
• Record data pertaining to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting at all times
• Other related duties as assigned

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.