Job Technician - Job Coach - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, Career Start at Saddleback Valley Unified
About the Employer
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at www.svusd.org/about/svusd.
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Program Specialist – Vocational Education, to provide job coaching and job development to students and adults with Special Education needs and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provide support and assistance to Special Education students and adults for job training, job placement, and maintenance of jobs, including mobility and job training; assist students and adults in completing applications, writing resumes, and building interview skills; observe and report job performance; interface with employers, care providers and others concerning job training and performance; assist in the development of employment opportunities, including onsite contact with present and potential employers; may conduct career assessments and inventories and career exploration activities; keep records and perform clerical tasks as required; attend required meetings and in-services and do related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Behavior and characteristics of Special Education students and adults; supervision and motivation of Special Education students and adults; correct oral and written usage of English, spelling and simple arithmetical calculations; and vocational and habilitation job training principles and practices. Ability to Work with Special Education students and adults; follow procedures concerning development and implementation of supported employment opportunities; compile and maintain accurate records and reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; travel to various sites in personal vehicle; drive to various sites in district vehicle carrying students; work a flexible schedule including evenings or weekends. Experience One year of experience working with disabled students or adults which has provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities listed above. Education Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. P
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Under general supervision of the Program Specialist – Vocational Education, to provide job
coaching and job development to students and adults with Special Education needs and to do
related work as required.
One year of experience working with disabled students or adults which has provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities listed above. Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Behavior and characteristics of Special Education students and adults; supervision and motivation of Special Education students and adults; correct oral and written usage of English, spelling and simple arithmetical calculations; and vocational and habilitation job training principles and practices. Ability to: Work with Special Education students and adults; follow procedures concerning development and implementation of supported employment opportunities; compile and maintain accurate records and reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; travel to various sites in personal vehicle; drive to various sites in district vehicle carrying students; work a flexible schedule including evenings or weekends. Experience: One year of experience working with disabled students or adults which has provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Applications are to be submitted online through EdJoin. No paper applications will be accepted.
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Behavior and characteristics of Special Education students and adults; supervision and motivation of Special Education students and adults; correct oral and written usage of English, spelling and simple arithmetical calculations; and vocational and habilitation job training principles and practices. Ability to: Work with Special Education students and adults; follow procedures concerning development and implementation of supported employment opportunities; compile and maintain accurate records and reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; travel to various sites in personal vehicle; drive to various sites in district vehicle carrying students; work a flexible schedule including evenings or weekends. Experience: One year of experience working with disabled students or adults which has provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Applications are to be submitted online through EdJoin. No paper applications will be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
Please see complete job description via the "SVUSD-Employment Information" link.
Provide support and assistance to Special Education students and adults for job training, job
placement, and maintenance of jobs, including mobility and job training; assist students and
adults in completing applications, writing resumes, and building interview skills; observe and
report job performance; interface with employers, care providers and others concerning job
training and performance; assist in the development of employment opportunities, including onsite
contact with present and potential employers; may conduct career assessments and
inventories and career exploration activities; keep records and perform clerical tasks as
required; attend required meetings and in-services and do related work as required.
Comments and Other Information
Please see complete job description via the "SVUSD-Employment Information" link.
Provide support and assistance to Special Education students and adults for job training, job
placement, and maintenance of jobs, including mobility and job training; assist students and
adults in completing applications, writing resumes, and building interview skills; observe and
report job performance; interface with employers, care providers and others concerning job
training and performance; assist in the development of employment opportunities, including onsite
contact with present and potential employers; may conduct career assessments and
inventories and career exploration activities; keep records and perform clerical tasks as
required; attend required meetings and in-services and do related work as required.
Application Deadline
5/6/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/29/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
20.07 - 25.59 Per Hour
20.07 - 25.59 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 26, External candidate start at Step A-C based on verified experience. Current, regular employee on promotion - placed at the lowest step of new range which provides a raise of approx. 5%, within constraints of the salary schedule.
Length of Work Year
6 hours/day, 5 days/week, 11 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time