Collingswood School District Job Coach

Description:

ESS Job Coaches provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for supporting work experience opportunities for special education students by maintaining liaisons with community businesses and organizations; developing pre-employment and employment skills and providing information and/or direction to students on the job site.

 Responsibilities:

• Assists vocational coordinator, 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. 
• Coordinates employer and school partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.
• May counsel students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information. 
• Monitors student performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. reports, instructions, memos, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers, providing written support used for developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required. 
• Tutors students in vocational skills (e.g. work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.

Qualifications:

• A Minimum of 60 College Credits
• Valid NJ Criminal History Approval/Clearance
• Negative TB test dated within 6 months of initial employment

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.