Job Coaches

Job Summary

To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified Status by one of the following means is required:
  • Possess an Associate's degree or higher
  • Complete two years of post-secondary study (48 college credits)
  • Achieve the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment
• Experience working with children
• Strong organizational skills required
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
• Complete 20 hours of professional development that is aligned with the PA Competency Standards annually
• Maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional Level 1:
  • Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates.
  • Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program.
  • Maintains confidentiality of student records and information.
  • Supports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting/and or in the community.
  • Provides transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed.
  • Collections and maintains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal records.
  • Utilizes technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as needed.
  • Prints, files, scans and records student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventions.
  • Consults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress.
  • Aids students with make-up sessions as needed.
• Paraprofessional Level 2 (including all duties and responsibilities of Level 1, and the following):
  • May provide direct student assistance with monitoring of medical condition, physical needs, personal care, feeding,and/or toileting.
  • Exposure to body fluids.
  • Provides intensive program level support, (academic, behavioral, and physical), to students in specialized classes: Autistic Support, Bridges, Life Skills, MDS, SAILS and Transition Program.
• Paraprofessional Level 3/Job Coach (including all duties and responsibilities of Levels 1 and 2, and the following):
  • Support students independently in community settings for community-based instruction and vocational programming.
  • Provides intensive behavioral, academic, functional and physical support to students both in the classroom and community settings.
  • The Job Coach implements transition services to neuro divergent students, (16-21), through community-based activities to develop independent living skills, employability skills, job skills, employment opportunities as well as other community participation experiences.
  • Supports, shadowing and mentoring opportunities to Level I and Level II, 1:1 para-professionals whom assist in providing transitional vocational training to their immediate student as directed by Transition Supervisor.
  • Agregates and summarizes vocational data collected by both the individual coach and other paraprofessionals throughout the district to create a comprehensive data review for each marking period on individualized progress.
  • Provides specific job coaching services on employability skills, monitors and evaluates students at volunteer and paid employment locations within the community.
  • Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to present to the team data collected on student's community training progress.
  • Aids in the development of program curriculum schedules both in an in-person and virtual capacity that are meaningful, promote independence and develop skills for competitive integrated employment.
  • Participates in ongoing training specific to job coaching, job development, transition services and bi-weekly training/professional collaboration meetings.

Summary Of Benefits

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service

EEO

The Downingtown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!