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Vocational Job Coach

$23.66 per hour

Illinois School District U-46

Position Type:
Support Services - School Level/Vocational Job Coach

Date Posted:
5/20/2026

Location:
Center House

Date Available:
08/27/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Vocational Job Coach


Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION

Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Work Days: 188


Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal of Student Services/Vocational Coordinator


JD Revision Date: 06/20/2022

Supervises: Students

Function / Position Summary

To play a critical role in providing direct support, training and vocational services to participating students with disabilities whose goal is to be independent through employment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
  • Train students to complete job tasks and educational/functional skill activities.
  • Provide total assistance including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
  • Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum to guide the development of functional objectives most likely to help the individual reach his/her personal goals.
  • Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
  • Travel within the district and surrounding communities (required).
  • Promote quality job performance and task completion with each individual student.
  • Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
  • Supervise and train so they can progress and learn how to perform their job accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
  • Assist in the development of task analysis for specific work skills.
  • Maintain awareness of all safety activities in the workplace and immediately report any safety hazards and accidents to the immediate supervisor.
  • Monitor and maintain accurate documentation including daily progress on individual objectives, work production, and worksite performance data for the Vocational Coordinator.
  • Work in various vocational settings guiding students to reach their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience / Knowledge
  • Knowledge of various disabilities, challenges, and constraints impacting employment for persons with disabilities.
  • Ability to supervise and communicate effectively.
  • Minimum of three years of work experience.
  • Previous experience working with students preferred.
Physical Demands
  • Subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods.
  • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30lbs. with proper technique.
  • Occasional stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and reaching.
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
Environmental Conditions
  • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
  • Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
  • Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.
Terms of Employment
  • Transportation is required.
  • Days and hours will vary in this position.
  • This position pays $23.66 per hour.
Evaluation
  • Performance of the position will be evaluated with provisions set by the Board of Education as per support service personnel.

Attachment(s):
  • Non-Union 10 and 11 Month.pdf
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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