SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB COACH-SPECIAL EDUCATION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, facilitate the employment of special education students; allow students the opportunity to demonstrate independence; provide intensive task_related training at job sites.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Prepare job analysis and reinforcement skills to facilitate job match­ing, training and/or employment. E

Cooperate with varying employer needs and concerns in order to set up the most effective methods for production and training needs. E

Provide support to the student and employer until skill level increases to employer's satisfaction. E

Identify and analyze job duties to accommodate the student's capabilities in the job requirements. E

Provide on_the_job training, including demonstration of job tasks to ensure successful student performance. E

Demonstrate excellent communication skills with students, program supervisor, employers and parents; demonstrate an understanding of special needs of the students through patience, flexibility and sensitivity. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Reading, writing and oral communication skills.

The rights and needs of disabled workers.

Successful job experiences.

The school district's objectives of vocational education, physical and education needs of the handicapped student.

ABILITY TO:

Develop a job analysis for a specific position and coach the student in these tasks.

Work effectively as a member of an educational team.

Communicate effectively as a member of an educational team.

Adapt to different and changing working conditions.

Model and demonstrate appropriate social skills.

Recognize the process, progress and steps of learning.

Be a tactful observer and maintain student's dignity.

Assess job/student match.

Recognize the quality of a job/student match.

          Perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in school_related and community activities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

          ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

          PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and drive a vehicle.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate various job tasks.

          Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Board Approved:     (9/91) 5/01