Starting Rate: $18 - $22 /hour based on experience Environment: Special Education Program, Adult Education
Atlantis Academy, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you excel in a hands-on, student-centered special education environment, are passionate about preparing students for meaningful employment, and bring patience, creativity, strong coaching skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset to your work - We Should Talk!
As a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach, you will support students and young adults with disabilities in paid and non-paid vocational placements within community business settings. In this highly hands-on role, you will help students build employable skills, workplace confidence, and greater independence while serving as a key bridge between the school program and community partners.
‖ Responsibilities Include:
Implementing individualized on-site and community-based vocational instruction aligned to each student's transition plan, goals, and objectives.
Coaching and training students and young adults in appropriate workplace behaviors, task completion, and job-specific skills in both community and job-site settings.
Consulting with teachers and the Center Director regarding student progress and supporting the effective implementation of instructional and vocational plans.
Modeling professional work maturity skills, including appropriate communication and relationship-building with business partners and community agencies.
Supporting instructional staff in reinforcing lesson plans and strengthening students' applied vocational competencies.
Providing one-on-one and small group instruction focused on job task mastery and workplace readiness skills.
Developing students' interpersonal and self-advocacy skills necessary for successful workplace integration.
Assisting in assessing student strengths, growth areas, and support needs related to vocational, social, and independent living skills.
Maintaining a safe work and community environment by actively supervising students, remaining alert, anticipating potential risks, and proactively intervening when needed.
Coordinating with employers and program partners to ensure alignment with work-based learning objectives and student development goals.
Counseling and preparing students in job search strategies, interview techniques, and career exploration to expand employment opportunities.
Monitoring and evaluating student performance across various work sites by conducting visits, gathering employer feedback, and identifying opportunities for skill refinement.
Supporting and monitoring students in community-based settings to strengthen functional life skills and independence.
Collecting and maintaining accurate data and documentation in accordance with student program requirements and organizational standards.
Transporting students safely to and from work and community sites using approved program vehicles.
Tutoring and reinforcing vocational competencies such as workplace expectations, communication skills, and self-determination strategies.
Complying with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promptly reporting any known or suspected concerns.
Participating in required meetings, professional development sessions, and ongoing training initiatives.
Promoting a collaborative and respectful work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and constructive communication.
Assisting with planning instructional materials, supporting classroom or work-site activities, and fulfilling substitute or program support responsibilities as needed.
Performing additional duties as assigned to meet evolving student and program needs.
‖ Qualifications Required:
Atlantis Academy is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!
Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here - where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future - This Is Your Chance!
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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