<p>JOB TITLE - Job Coach</p> <p>CLASSIFICATION - Classified</p> <p>FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt</p> <p>IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Building Principal</p> <p>RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership</p> <p>PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To provide individual or small group assistance to persons with disabilities to develop</p> <p>employability skills, including seeking and maintaining employment, and providing support on the job site.</p> <p>Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS -</p> <p>(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)</p> <p>Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work with persons with disabilities on a daily basis. </li><li>Ability to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises. </li><li>Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs. </li><li>Knowledge of how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate patience, and model appropriate behaviors to persons with disabilities. </li><li>Ability to work with individuals towards IEP goals. </li><li>Ability to explain and participate in daily activities. </li><li>Ability to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, community members, and other staff members. </li><li>Must willing and be able to drive school vehicle with students. </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent required. </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with children/adults with disabilities and implementing behavior plans preferred. </li></ul> <p>Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -</p> <p>The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Accompany students with disabilities throughout the school day and on community-based trips to work experiences focused on living, learning, and working. </li><li>Provide instructional assistance to students to build essential skills to obtain and maintain employability. </li><li>Seek job shadowing opportunities with employers. These opportunities would be driven from student interested. </li><li>Provide assistance at job sites which may include working with employers to understand jobs, create tasks cards for students, and teach them how to perform their job at employer. </li><li>Be familliar with physical and/or occupational therapy equipment, where appropriate, aid student with guidance from education agency therapists. </li><li>Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate. </li><li>Attend professional training as necessary for the position. </li><li>Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes. </li><li>Report incidents of any unusual nature to the teacher and principal. </li><li>Perform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records. </li><li>Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner. </li><li>Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom. </li><li>Be able to transport students in school vehicle. </li><li>Maintain a reliable attendance record. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -</p> <ul> <li>Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement. </li><li>Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking. </li><li>Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working. </li><li>Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids. </li><li>Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS -</p> <ul> <li>Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting. </li><li>Occasional meetings outside the school day. </li><li>Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -</p> <ul> <li>At-Will Employee </li><li>Letter of Assignment </li><li>Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines </li><li>Performance evaluated annually </li></ul>