Job Coach - SY 2026-2027 Cotting School - 3.6 Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Transporting special needs passengers Academic IEP goal implementation IEP transition goal implementation Coaching Mid-level Physical assistance for special education students Individualized instructions Vocational education instruction Adaptive equipment application Classroom behavior modification Employment support for individuals with disabilities Collaboration with other professionals for student support One-on-one student support Teaching life skills in special education Behavioral IEP goal implementation Assistive technologies Student transition support Behavior intervention plans (BIP) implementation Student safety monitoring Teaching career readiness in special education Full Job Description Cotting is seeking a compassionate Job Coach 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.