Assistant, Job Coach (26-27SY)

Under general supervision, performs school-based work assisting the assigned teacher by supporting students in employment-related activities as defined by the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Work with individual students or small groups of students participating in community-based training (CBT) and paid employment
• Assist in planning individual and/or group employment activities
• Observe behavior while students participate in employment and CBT activities; assist teacher in developing and maintaining behavior management plan
• Follow up with job sites and school staff regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist in monitoring student performance
• Prepare appropriate materials
• Assist in setting up and maintaining job setting
• Prepare notes and collect data to support curriculum
• Assist in clerical duties
• Alert the teacher to problems or special information about individual students as needed
• Participate in training programs for professional growth
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's degree with a concentration in Education preferred
• At Title I schools, completion of an Associates degree or two years of higher education or ability to pass Workkeys & 96 Hours Professional Development required
• Two (2) years working with school age children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Skills

• Knowledge of existing policies and procedures with the ability to follow policies and procedures while accomplishing assigned tasks
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships

Pay

Pay Grade NC 07B, hourly non-certified

Schedule

Full-time, 9 months

Reports to: Principal

Place of work: On the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district reserves the right to require work at other locations as reasonably needed.