Job Coach

The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating students with special education needs, including learning, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. We offer a unique academic experience with state-of-the-art resources designed to support each student’s success.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate Job Coach with a passion for helping children. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity, and a commitment to positively impacting students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support and supervision to students at job training, internship, or community-based vocational sites.
• Teach and model appropriate workplace behaviors, communication skills, and job-specific tasks.
• Assist students in developing independence, self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills in the workplace.
• Collaborate with employers, site supervisors, and school staff to align job placements with student goals and abilities.
• Monitor student performance, collect data, and document progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) and transition goals.
• Adapt tasks or environments to accommodate student strengths and needs.

Qualities

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of empathy and patience.
• Advocacy modeling.
• A motivating attitude.
• Cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or a related field (required).
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in vocational, educational, or therapeutic settings (preferred).
• Experience supporting job training, community-based instruction, or employment services (preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• $2,000 relocation assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Free parking and meals.
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits.