What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHS TSW Job Coach Educational Assistant Position position at Maryville High School?
MHS TSW Job Coach Educational Assistant Position
Maryville High School is seeking a full-time Job Coach position to provide student support special education classes as part of the TSW grant. The Transition School to Work (TSW) program focuses on the provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible and potentially eligible high school students with disabilities who are interested in employment after leaving high school. This programming helps students gain vocational skills through working at various job sites to increase their chances of gaining post-secondary employment. The Job Coach position provides direct instruction to students in the five pre-ETS skill sets to support their growth. The TSW Job Coach will provide these instructional supports at both MHS and MJHS.
- Full Time position, 7 hours per day, 188 days
- Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Demonstrate aptitude for the work to be performed in an environment of high expectations and with adolescent learners
- Previous instructional classroom assistance preferred
- Previous experience supporting students with disabilities required
Procedure for Applying:
- Complete online application with Maryville City Schools
- Email letter of interest and resume to Heather Hilton heather.hilton@maryville-schools.org.
Job Duties
- Team Teach with Instructors at MHS and MJHS based on identified student needs
- Prep Classroom materials for instruction at both schools
- Attend meetings as a member of the TSW team
- Provide Career Exploration activities in both group and individual settings
- Provide instruction in one or more of the five identified Pre-ETS services in both individual and group settings.
- Conduct independent living, hygiene, and/or grooming training in both group and individual settings.
- Monitor attendance and behavior of student(s) to ensure progress toward measurable postsecondary and/or employment goals.
- Communicate any reported/observed needs to the Transition Case Manager or Work Based Learning Coordinator.
- Understand and employ workplace safety procedures and ensure that students follow safety procedures at any worksite.
- Provide and collect student progress on a monthly basis.
- Assist with completing Pre-ETS Individual Service Reports to document recipient services monthly.
- Assist with the development and implementation of summer workshops (if applicable). Notify the Pre-ETS Specialist of recipients attending any scheduled summer workshops.
- Demonstrate creativity in developing methods of teaching job tasks and modifying processes to accommodate the student’s barriers to employment or participation in post-secondary schooling.
- Understand and keep current with new technology, community resources, and assistive devices available for individuals with disabilities.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
