Job Coach

Job CoachThe Job Coach provides short-term support to students who are learning new jobs in the school or community.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.Assists in setting work plans for students including accommodations, scheduling, transportation, and task analysisProvides direct support and systematic training to students working in the community; assists in travel trainingCollects data on student progress in the work environment; assists in the social integration of students in the workplaceTrains students to the level of independence and fades support on the jobMay support students from other schools when necessaryQualificationsBelow are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED supplemented by course work in child development or a related fieldExperienceExperience working with childrenLicenses and CertificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectivelyDecision-making skillsAbility to work effectively in the communityKnowledge of student behavior as applied to childrenKnowledge of the language, culture, and other characteristics of the families whose children are enrolled in Loudoun County Public SchoolsAbility to work effectively with childrenAbility to carry out designated instructional assignments properlyAbility to note and record student behaviorAbility to supervise student behavior and learning activitiesAbility to perform general clerical workPhysical RequirementsThe following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Work requires 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.Reports to: Supervisor, TransitionFLSA Status: Non-ExemptMonths/Days/Hours: 10 months/ 187 days/ 7 hoursSalary Level: Universal 4Salary Scale: Range: $21.40 - $27.41Remote Work Eligible: NoCollective Bargaining Unit: Non-certified