Transition Assistant/Job Coach - Alhambra High School at Martinez Unified School District
About the Employer
Martinez Unified School District operates as a Professional Learning Community that effectively uses data to inform instruction and is committed to providing an environment for 21st century teaching and learning. Together we will ensure diverse paths to support all students to be college and career ready, equipped to compete and contribute in a global society.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Transition Assistant/Job Coach
9 Months/Year
Definition:
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services or a classroom teacher, coordinate with workability coordinators and employers to complete paperwork as required in a timely fashion to facilitate student job placement.
Confer with job developers before placement begins. Develop working relationship with local business owners and managers. Conduct worksite and task analysis of facility and specific jobs. Interview students and employers and assess strengths and weaknesses. Develop and maintain rapport with students and employers. Restructure jobs according to the willingness of the employer. Supervise enclaves of workers. Provide mobility training.
Example of Duties:
- Accompany students to appointments, job sites, or other off-campus activities
- Under the direction of an administrator function as student advocate with site personnel
- Support the implementation of strategies to develop the student’s independent work skills
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
- Provide direct supervision to students with exceptional/special education needs, or moderate/severe behavioral problems, as specified on the student’s individual education plan
- Assist with collection and maintenance of records and data relevant to targeted program students
- Provide pre-requisite skills training to prepare students for transitions to least restrictive environments
- Monitor the activities and the behavior of students during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety, or for the purpose of reporting on critical/behavioral incidents
- May assist students with toileting, eating and hygiene needs
- May assist with transporting students, including those in wheelchairs
- Perform a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, typing or duplicating materials
Ability To:
- Maintain records in a timely and organized manner
- Interpret and analyze student abilities, interests, strengths, and weaknesses
- Work independently
- Problem solve and demonstrate decision making skills
- Effectively communicate program goals and objectives
- Supervise students
- Demonstrate patience and warmth
- Learn and utilize standard teaching aides and office machines
- Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting
- Perform routine clerical work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, employers, and staff
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Student behavior and characteristics of children who are in the Special Education Programs
- Techniques used in controlling and motivating children
- Correct English usage
- Routine record keeping
Education and Experience:
Three years of Instructional Assistant and/or job coaching experience with special needs students is desired. Experience with teaching appropriate behaviors and work/life skills for employability.
Licenses and Requirements:
- Valid California driver’s license and automobile
- CPR and First Aid training
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Ability:
Bending, pushing, lifting, moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Current CPR & First Aid Certifications required Must be licensed and insured to drive students in personal car
- Resume
Current CPR & First Aid Certifications required Must be licensed and insured to drive students in personal car
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
All classified employees must sign an oath of allegiance to the constitution of the State of California and the United States, must be of good moral character, must obtain evidence of a negative TB test. And will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or appropriate immigration status.
CA law requires public educational employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation at the time of employment, whether or not the employee has previously been fingerprinted.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicants satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Physical evaluation Program. This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. There is no charge for this service.
NOTE:
Please make sure you provide email addresses for your references
Comments and Other Information
All classified employees must sign an oath of allegiance to the constitution of the State of California and the United States, must be of good moral character, must obtain evidence of a negative TB test. And will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or appropriate immigration status.
CA law requires public educational employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation at the time of employment, whether or not the employee has previously been fingerprinted.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicants satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Physical evaluation Program. This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. There is no charge for this service.
NOTE:
Please make sure you provide email addresses for your references
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/14/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$18.94-$24.24 per hour per hour (6-step schedule)
Length of Work Year
5.5 hours per day; 5 days per week; 9.5 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time
School Site
Alhambra High School