Brockton High School – Vocational Coach/College Liaison

The Office of Exceptional Learning is seeking a Vocational Coach/College Liaison for students in the Transition Program at Brockton High School. Qualifications: •Minimum of Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree preferred – in Education, Social Work, Counseling •Experience working with students with disabilities and their families (preferably transition-aged students 14 and above), in public school, college settings, and in the community •Familiarity with the Brockton community, including local colleges/universities and public transportation •Flexible schedule to accommodate coverage/student schedules at colleges and in community Duties and Responsibilities: •Work collaboratively with the Transition Team and BPS staff members across special education programs for older students with disabilities •Work collaboratively with community partners including colleges and state and local agencies •Provide direct service staffing to students attending college programs •Attend students’ college classes/meetings/internships/activities •Design and provide academic support and coursework assistance to college students •Implement students’ accommodations as set forth by college Disability Services •Support students in self-advocacy in working with their professors/instructors •Support students in gradually and safely developing skills toward independence •Provide travel/transportation training to students as needed •Communicate with students’ parents/guardians as needed •Create, update, and manage individual student schedules •Collect student data for progress monitoring •Regularly update relevant BPS school staff on students’ college progress and related activities •Regularly attend Board Meetings at colleges as BPS representative •Attend Special Education Department Meetings as needed •Assist Transition Specialists and Job Coach as needed/assigned •Work hours: 8 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. Reports to: Assistant Director of Special Education for High Schools Compensation: According to contract Funding: IDEA Grant 0240 All staff must have an updated CORI on file. Refer any questions to Jami Langley at jamilangley@bpsma.org