What are the responsibilities and job description for the {Summer 2025} ESY Job Coach (Transitions Academy) position at Holyoke Public Schools?
Description: The HPS Extended School Year (ESY) Program is for students in grades PK- 12 who qualify for extended year services per their IEP’s. The goal of the program is to prevent regression of learned and/or progressing skills during the Summer months.
Locations for this summer are: Donahue School (Preschool, K-2 ABL/RISE), Kelly School (3-5 ABL/RISE), Morgan (1-2, 3-5) Sullivan School (6-8 ABL, TIP, SHINE), Jericho (Inclusion), or Transitions Academy depending on students’ IEP needs, district needs, and/or grade level. The HPS ESY Program runs from Monday, 7/7/25-Thursday 8/7/25 from 8:45 am-1:15 pm. There will be a required staff orientation day on Thursday, 6/26/25, with an optional additional prep on Friday, 6/27/25 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
*Hiring will be staggered throughout the Spring, based on student enrollment*
Job description:
- Participates in Staff Orientation Day on Thursday 6/26/25, with option for additional prep on Friday 6/27/25.
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of vocational material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Accompanies travel and provides direct support to students at off campus work sites.
- Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom and work sites for instructional purposes.
- Helps students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the teacher and site supervisor.
- Assists in the implementation of behavioral modification programs as directed and supervised by the teacher and site supervisor. Keep behavioral logs and data (daily and weekly).
- Assists students with mobility and personal care as needed.
- Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines as needed.
- Dress for physical activities so you can assist students.
- Meets the buses and assist students in breakfast and lunch routines
- Assists site supervisor, teachers and related staff for the purpose of supporting lesson plans and/or developing students' vocational skills.
- Collects proper documentation for the purpose of meeting the required items for program participation and/or parent/guardian approval.
- Monitors student performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines (e.g. visits job sites, obtains employer evaluations, serves as a liaison between employer & student, etc.) for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree or higher; Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education, OR taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and workKeys)
- Training or experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities.
- Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
- Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
- Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply
