About this opportunity
Windham Public Schools lists this Job Coach for Assisted Work Program opportunity in willimantic, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Coach for Assisted Work Program JobID: 6493
Position Type:
Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Job Coach
Date Posted:
9/25/2026
Location:
Phoenix Academy
(High-Needs School)
Position Description:
The Job Coach works directly with students with special needs at various job sites and provides on the job training and feedback; also works closely with employers at various community/job sites. May require lifting and/or restraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the implementation of the Windham Public Schools Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
Follow Windham Public school policy to ensure student safety
Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Experience working with young children
Ability to implement behavioral goals
Ability to understand child development
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalency
Bachelor's Degree
Successful experience in the position
Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
Experience working with students with special needs
Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred, not required
Salary: In accordance with WFEP Bargaining Unit. Range: $22.52/hr - 28.30/hr
Please apply to:
Windham Public Schools (
WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.
Worksite address
willimantic, CT, 06226, US
Who can apply
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