Job Coach

Division: Special Education Position Type: 10 Month Work Hours: M-F (Job Grade: 11) Summary: Assists the teacher in instruction to students including academic, social, and job related skill development. Instructional support will take place in the school and community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages student classroom activities outside of classroom instruction Assists in instruction of students as designed by the teacher Collects and summarizes student data. Shares data summary with teacher identified staff. Performs classroom maintenance (cleaning and organization) as required Assists with organization of daily classroom and work-based site schedule and events calendar Implements rules of student conduct Maintains order at job sites and in the school Assists students with problem solving when adjustment and job related problems arise Keeps attendance and student records as required by school Performs or assists physical management of students in crisis and when in danger of hurting themselves or others Collaborates and provides supports to employees related to student needs. Regular and consistent attendance. Other duties as assigned Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Kalamazoo RESA handbook. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with Work-Based Leaming sites and documentation preferred. Certificates, License, Registration: If applicable. Other Skill & Abilities: Organized and able to plan ahead Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment Flexible within job site assignments (filling in for other job coaches when needed). Practices safe work habits Ability to communicate effectively including listening Uses equipment and material properly Displays reliable attendance and promptness Ability to resolve problems Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets student's attention and which encourages their engagement Maintains confidentiality Embraces a teamwork attitude Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions Organized and able to plan ahead Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment Practices safe work habits Ability to communicate effectively including listening Uses equipment and material properly Displays reliable attendance and promptness Ability to resolve problems Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets student’s attention, and which encourages their engagement Maintains confidentiality Embraces a teamwork attitude Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, bend, twist and sit. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Student behavior can be unpredictable and can create a crisis environment. This may include demonstration of physical or verbal threatening and aggression, depression, anxiety and/or violence. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22,839.30 - $33,442.20 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Kalamazoo, MI (Preferred) Work Location: In person