Campus-Based Community Job Coach

• Encourage students to socialize with co-workers and model appropriate ways to do so.

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  Implement systematic instruction and data collection as directed.

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  Model procedures at the job site to teach required job and related skills to a student worker.

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  Assist in preparing or organizing materials for job training.

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  Explain training techniques and involve supervisors and co-workers in training.

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  Become proficient in students’ communication methods and strategies.

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  Work with teacher to determine effective strategies for fading the job coaches’ assistance while maintaining acceptable worker output.

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  Act as a troubleshooter and/or liaison to problem-solve situations that the student might encounter.

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  Assist students with personal care needs who may require help with feeding, dressing, bathroom needs or personal hygiene in the classroom and community setting.

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  Assist students with physical needs who may require transferring to and from wheelchairs, and/or lifting and positioning in the classroom and community setting.

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  Assist students with behavioral needs who may require physical guidance, physical restraint or other strategies used in non-violent crisis intervention.

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  Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students and parents.

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  Maintain confidentiality.

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  Promote a positive attitude in reference to the school district in community settings.

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  Sensitive to the mental, physical, emotional and social needs of a student with a disability.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
• CPI Certification (must obtain within 90 days of employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform tasks as assigned with flexibility to adapt to change
• Assist in maintaining a positive work environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. May be required to lift/position students with physical needs, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; interpret policy, procedures and data. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.