Vocational Job Coach

Position Type :

Support Staff (Non-Union) / Vocational Job Coach

Date Posted : 10 / 30 / 2025

Location :

South Elgin High School

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Until Filled

Position / Title : Vocational Job Coach

Bargaining Unit : NON-UNION

Department / Location : Specialized Student Services

Work Days : 188

Reports To : Principal / Assistant Principal of Student Services / Vocational Coordinator

JD Revision Date : 06 / 20 / 2022

Supervises : Students

Function / Position Summary

To play a critical role in providing direct support, training and vocational services to participating students with disabilities whose goal is to be independent through employment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
• Train students to complete job tasks and educational / functional skill activities.
• Provide total assistance including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum to guide the development of functional objectives most likely to help the individual reach his / her personal goals.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities (required).
• Promote quality job performance and task completion with each individual student.
• Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
• Supervise and train so they can progress and learn how to perform their job accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
• Assist in the development of task analysis for specific work skills.
• Maintain awareness of all safety activities in the workplace and immediately report any safety hazards and accidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation including daily progress on individual objectives, work production, and worksite performance data for the Vocational Coordinator.
• Work in various vocational settings guiding students to reach their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
• Other duties as assigned.

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