A.T.L.S. Transition Community Coach

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and secure community work sites that align with student interests, needs, and career goals.
• Assist employers in adapting tasks to create appropriate and accessible opportunities for students.
• Build sustainable partnerships with site managers; troubleshoot potential problems and resolve concerns to ensure placement stability.
• Act as the primary link between the school district, site coordinators, parents, and students.
• Instruct students on specific job tasks, productivity expectations, and workplace behaviors.
• Help students develop job-related communication, problem-solving skills, and academic reflections (e.g., activity logs).
• Collaborate with Special Education Teachers to integrate vocational skills into the academic curriculum.
• Implement specific therapeutic strategies as designed by the educational and clinical teams.
• Evaluate the quality and quantity of student work based on IEP goals and site supervisor feedback.
• Maintain accurate reflection logs, time sheets, and progress reports; provide regular updates to teachers and parents.
• Develop and implement student job and transportation schedules in coordination with the Central Office and site managers.
• Provide disability awareness training and support to site supervisors to ensure effective supervision of students.
• Assist classroom teachers with non-vocational activities as directed and participate in routine staff development.

Qualifications & Working Conditions

• Must be able to transport students during school hours as required; travel to various community locations is a daily expectation.
• Must remain flexible with frequent changes in schedules, student placements, and daily routines.
• Maintain adherence to student privacy and district confidentiality policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for training site supervisors and advocating for student needs.
• At least two years relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary

\$30-\$35/hour