Job Coach/Direct Support Professional Cotting School - 3.6 Lexington, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $27 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Student supervision Adapted learning materials for special education Employee relationship building Bachelor's degree Direct support Personal transportation assistance Assistive technologies Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Job SummaryCoach Cotting is seeking a compassionate JobCoach to provide intensive, individualized support to our students at off-campus work and community sites. This pivotal role focuses on developing functional vocational skills, fostering independence, and facilitating meaningful community integration for students who require significant levels of assistance to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and transition goals. If you possess a deep understanding of diverse learning profiles and a passion for celebrating every step of progress, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do:

Provide highly individualized and consistent supervision and instruction to students with severe special education needs, ensuring their safety and progress at all times in community and vocational settings. Facilitate transportation to and from off-campus worksites, often assisting with mobility as needed. Meticulously understand and implement each student's specific medical, behavioral, communication, and educational protocols (including positive behavior support plans), maintaining current knowledge of their comprehensive student information. Collaborate extensively with the Transition Specialist, Vocational Coordinator and the multidisciplinary IEP Team (including therapists, behavior specialists, and medical staff) to adapt job tasks, implement assistive technology, and design highly individualized vocational activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree or related experience High-level knowledge of SPED, IEPs, health and safety protocols, and various adaptations needed for students with disabilities Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills Ability to complete training in med-delegation and possess comfort in related responsibilities.

Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person