Assistant, Job Coach (26-27)

Position Overview The exceptional children job coach assistant, under general supervision, performs school-based work related to assisting the assigned teacher by assisting students in the area of employment as defined by the requirements in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) curriculum. Compensation Pay Grade NC 07B. Hourly. Non-Certified. Schedule: Full-time, 9 months. Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time. Essential Functions 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Education and Experience 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 Special Requirements Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work Ability to move to other work locations Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic) Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress EEO Statement In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Esd113