Job Coach - Adult Transition Program

Key Responsibilities

• Accompany and support students with disabilities at community-based job sites, providing direct coaching on work performance, workplace behavior, and job-specific skills
• Implement IEP transition goals and document student progress toward vocational objectives using district-approved systems
• Collaborate with Special Education case managers, teachers, and transition coordinators to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and community job placements
• Communicate regularly with employers, supervisors, and job-site contacts regarding student performance and any accommodations needed
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records including attendance, progress notes, and incident documentation per district procedures
• Aid in the development and modification of job-site training plans based on individual student needs and progress
• Transport or accompany students to and from employment sites as assigned
• Participate in IEP meetings, transition planning conferences, and team meetings as requested
• Support students in developing workplace readiness skills including punctuality, communication, professional conduct, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college coursework, OR a baccalaureate degree, OR demonstrated competency via a state or locally-approved assessment (per ESSA paraprofessional requirements)
• Eligibility for or possession of a Paraprofessional approval through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a vocational, educational, or community-based setting
• Prior experience as a job coach, transition specialist, or paraprofessional in a school setting
• Familiarity with community-based instruction and supported employment models
• Valid Illinois driver's license

Compliance Language

All employees must adhere to district Board Policy, administrative procedures, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CHSD 218 Support Staff Agreement, I.E.A. Local 218). Employees in this role are subject to all relevant Illinois and federal laws governing the education and employment of individuals with disabilities, including IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Mandated training requirements must be completed as directed.