Job Coach (full-time) - Urbandale High School

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Job Details

nJob ID:

nJob Description

nJOB TITLE - Job Coach

nCLASSIFICATION - Classified

nFLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

nIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Associate Principal

nRECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership

nPURPOSE OF THE POSITION - The purpose of the Job Coach position is to provide individual or small group assistance to persons with disabilities to develop employability skills, including seeking and maintaining employment, and providing support on the job site.

nPlease review the UCSD Actions of Excellence ( to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

nQUALIFICATIONS -

n(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

nSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities

nnnAbility to work with persons with disabilities on a daily basis.

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nnAble to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.

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nnKnowledge of IEP procedures and paperwork.

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nnKnowledge of how to use assistive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.

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nnAbility to communicate effectively, demonstrate patience, and model appropriate behaviors to persons with disabilities.

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nnWork with individuals towards individualized education plan goals.

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nnAbility to explain and participate in daily activities.

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nnMust be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, community members, and other staff members.

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nnMust willing and be able to drive school vehicle with UHS students.

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n nEducation

nnHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

n nExperience

nnExperience working with children/adults with disabilities.

n nEquipment

nnnOffice equipment such as cell phone, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers.

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nnAssistive equipments such as wheelchairs and walkers.

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nnBe able to operate a district vehicle.

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n nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

nThe 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.

nnnAccompany students with disabilities throughout the school day and on community-based trips to work experiences focused on living, learning, and working.

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nnProvide instructional assistance to students to build essential skills to obtain and maintain employability.

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nnSeek job shadowing opportunities with employers. These opportunities would be driven from student interested.

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nnProvide 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.

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nnBe familliar with physical and/or occupational therapy equipment, where appropriate, aid student with guidance from education agency therapists.

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nnAssist students with self-care needs when appropriate.

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nnAttend professional training as necessary for the position.

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nnAssist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.

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nnReport incidents of any unusual nature to the teacher and principal.

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nnPerform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records.

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nnMaintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner.

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nnKnowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

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nnBe able to transport students in school vehicle.

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nnMaintain a reliable attendance record.

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nnMaintain confidentiality.

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nnOther duties as assigned.

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n nSUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

nnNone

n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

nnnSatisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire.

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nnAbility to transfer students as needed.

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nnRepetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

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nnAbility to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

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nnDrug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

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nnMust be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

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nnAbility to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

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n nWORKING CONDITIONS -

nnnMajority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

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nnOccasional meetings outside the school day.

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nnOccasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

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n nTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

nnnAt-Will Employee

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nnLetter of Assignment

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nnPer Board Policies and administrative guidelines

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nnPerformance evaluated annually

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n nPosition Type: Full-Time

nJob Categories:

nSpecial Education, Alternative Learning Environment

nSpecial Education, Behavior Specialist / EBD

nSpecial Education, General Special Education

nSpecial Education, Learning Disabled

nSpecial Education, Mentally Disabled

nSpecial Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities

nSpecial Education, Multiple Disabilities

nSpecial Education, Severe/Profound Disabilities

nInstructional Support, Individual Aide

nInstructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA

nSpecial Education, Special Education Assistant

nSalary: $18.16 Per Hour

nEqual Opportunity Employer

nAll employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

nJob Requirements

nCitizenship, residency or work visa required

nContact Information

nKate Johnson

n11152 Aurora Ave

nUrbandale, Iowa 50322

nPhone:

nEmail:

Worksite address

urbandale, IA, 50322, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.