Job Coach

Loudoun County Public Schools · Ashburn, VA · 3 days ago

OTHR$21.4–$27.41/hrFull-time

The Job Coach provides short-term support to students who are learning new jobs in the school or community.

Assists in setting work plans for students including accommodations, scheduling, transportation, and task analysis
Provides direct support and systematic training to students working in the community; assists in travel training
Collects data on student progress in the work environment; assists in the social integration of students in the workplace
Trains students to the level of independence and fades support on the job
May support students from other schools when necessary

Education: High School Diploma or GED supplemented by course work in child development or a related field

Experience: Experience working with children

Ability to communicate effectively
Decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively in the community
Knowledge of student behavior as applied to children
Knowledge of the language, culture, and other characteristics of the families whose children are enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools
Ability to work effectively with children
Ability to carry out designated instructional assignments properly
Ability to note and record student behavior
Ability to supervise student behavior and learning activities
Ability to perform general clerical work

Regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies
Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amounts of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

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