Job Coach/Special Education Associate JobID: 379 + Position Type: Student Support Services + Date Posted: 7/17/2025 + Location: High School Position Purpose The Job Coach will work directly with students in school, businesses and community settings to learn and strengthen student employability skills and build independence in the workplace. Assist students with completing assessments to understand their skills, abilities, and experience in compairson to their career goals. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Functions + Transport students to job shadows, job sites, and provide on-site training. + Maintain appropriate documentation as directed by special education teachers. + Work with special education teachers and TAP Specialist to identify student needs and build student skills prior to job placement. + Identify and communicate site safety procedures wit hthe employer, student, and other staff as needed. + Promote a positive image of individuals with disabilities to employers, coworkers and the community. + Maintain confidentiaility and abide by HIPAA requirements. + Assist students with personal care needs such as mobility, hygiene and special medical needs as related to the job. + ?Assists and guides students to reinforcereading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. + Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. + Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. + Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. + Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. + Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. + Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. + Accompaniesstudents on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. + Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. + Assists the teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. + Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc. + Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. + Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. + Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. + Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Additional Duties + Assists wtih guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. + Performs any other related duties as assigned. The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Travel Requirements + Travels to job sites, school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Capable of effectively training and supervising high school age students in on-campus and off-campus job sites. + ?Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. + Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. + Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). + Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. + Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. + Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. + Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. + Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. + Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards + Works in standard office and school building environments. + Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile + Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: + High School diploma or equivalent. + Valid Iowa Driver's License + ?Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.