Civil Service – ESE Job Coach Position Available In Duval, Florida

Civil Service – ESE Job Coach
Employer
Duval County Public Schools
Location
Jacksonville, FL, US
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Duval County Public Schools
Location
Jacksonville, FL, US
Salary
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Duval County Public Schools
Location
Jacksonville, FL, US
Salary
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Job Summary Supports work experience opportunities for Special Education students. Maintains liaisons with community businesses and organizations; recruits presenters; develops pre-employment and employment skills; provides information and/or direction to students; and promotes programs with staff and parents. Essential Functions 1. Counsels students in search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options. 2. Coaches and assists students in vocational skills (work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, and performance) to enhance their readiness/ performance.
3. Assesses student preferences and interests through detailed interviews of students, parents, teachers, and reviews of appropriate school and agency records; maintains a student portfolio.
4. Plans transportation and travel training for students as needed.
5. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees to convey and/or gather information required to maintain program knowledge and support district guidelines.
6. Arranges for parents/students to link with community agencies for eligibility of services and support.
7. Maintains confidential and non-confidential records to document activities and/or provide reliable information pertinent to student performance.
8. Acts as advocate for students with disabilities in all communication with employers, fellow employees, parents, teachers, and agency personnel.
9. Monitors student performance in a variety of worksites according to program guidelines (visits sites, obtains employee evaluation, and serves as a liaison between employer and student). Identifies additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Open Requirements:

Must have: (1) Two [2] years responsible experience such as: Teachers Aide, Counselor, Occupational Specialist, etc. working with moderately or severely handicapped students; OR, (2) Two [2] years college level training (24 semester hours) in the following fields: special education, rehabilitation, psychology or social work.

Promotional Requirements:

NA Licensing:

NA Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of multiple learning styles
Knowledge of learning styles of students with disabilities
Knowledge of industry practices and procedures
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to develop thorough worksite profiles
Ability to effectively manage behaviors of student-employees in difficult situations
Ability to organize, coordinate, and document all coach services
Ability to develop training programs using systems for individualized instruction
Ability to work holidays, weekends, or nights (with flexible scheduling of 40 hour work week) to correspond with student schedules
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the sixth largest school district in Florida. The district is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for success in college or a career, and life. In addition, the district will make sure its mission of providing educational excellence is reflected in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day. DCPS currently serves approximately 128,000 students in grades Pre K-12 and operates 163 schools. In addition to its traditional, comprehensive schools, DCPS is known for its diverse magnet schools and themes and nationally recognized high school programs that include rich acceleration and vocational programing. DCPS offers a competitive salary schedule and generous supplements for select hard to staff subject areas. Our starting teacher salary is the highest in the Northeast Florida region! Annual teacher salaries range from $39,500 -$73,000 based on degree and experience.