| Location | Rocky Hill, CT |
ROCKY HILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Nurturing the Future
Special
Education
Paraeducator
Coach
Qualifications:
1.
High
school
diploma
or
equivalent
required.
2.
Two
years
(60
credits)
of
college
coursework
preferred
and/or
passing
score
on
the
ParaPro
Assessment.
3.
Strong
interpersonal
skills
and
ability
to
work
collaboratively
as
part
of
a
team.
4.
Excellent
written
and
verbal
communication
skills.
5.
Proficiency
with
basic
computer
applications.
6.
Demonstrated
ability
to
work
effectively
with
students
of
diverse
backgrounds
and
abilities.
7.
Strong
problem-solving
skills
and
ability
to
work
independently
when
needed.
8.
Such
alternatives
to
the
above
qualifications
as
the
Board
may
find
appropriate
and
acceptable.
Reports
to:
Transition
Program
Teacher
and
Director
of
Special
Education
and
Pupil
Services
Job
Goal:
The
Special
Education
Job
Coach
will
provide
individualized
support
and
instruction
to
young
adults
ages
18-22
as
they
develop
employment
skills,
work
habits,
and
independence
necessary
for
successful
transition
to
adult
life.
This
position
involves
both
classroom-based
instruction
and
community-based
work
experiences.
Performance
Responsibilities:
1.
Provide
on-site
job
coaching
at
community
employment
sites
and
internship
placements
2.
Teach
and
model
appropriate
workplace
behaviors,
social
skills,
and
professional
communication
3.
Assist
students
in
developing
job-specific
skills
and
task
completion
strategies
4.
Implement
individualized
transition
plans
and
employment
goals
as
outlined
in
students'
IEPs
5.
Collect
and
document
data
on
student
progress
toward
IEP
goals
6.
Adapt
and
modify
instruction
to
meet
individual
learning
needs
7.
Build
positive,
supportive
relationships
with
students
to
foster
confidence
and
independence
8.
Promote
self-advocacy
and
self-determination
skills
9.
Provide
behavioral
support
using
positive
behavior
intervention
strategies
10.
Support
social
skill
development
in
workplace
and
community
settings
11.
Role
may
include
riding
along
with
student(s)
for
transportation
12.
Perform
other
duties
as
assigned
by
supervisor.
Note:
The
above
description
is
illustrative
of
tasks
and
responsibilities.
It
is
not
meant
to
be
all
inclusive
of
every
task
or
responsibility.
Knowledge,
Skills,
and
Abilities:
1.
Ability
to
follow
instructions
provided
in
written
or
oral
form.
2.
Proficiency
in
basic
mathematical
operations
(addition,
subtraction,
multiplication,
division)
to
assist
students.
3.
Competency
with
personal
computers
and
software
applications
(e.g.,
Microsoft
Word,
Excel).
4.
Ability
to
work
effectively
with
diverse
populations.
5.
Commitment
to
maintaining
confidentiality
of
information
regarding
students,
employees,
and
others.
6.
Ability
to
establish
supportive
and
compassionate
relationships
with
students
with
special
needs.
7.
Ability
to
establish
and
maintain
cooperative
working
relationships
with
students,
staff,
and
others.
8.
Effective
oral
and
written
communication
skills.
9.
Ability
to
report
work
progress
to
supervisor
as
required.
Physical
and
Mental
Demands,
Work
Hazards:
1.
Work
is
performed
in
Variable
settings
including
classroom
and
community
job
sites.
2.
Requires
ability
to
participate
in
outdoor
activities
with
students.
3.
May
require
physical
assistance
with
student
mobility.
Terms
of
Employment:
As
agreed
between
the
Rocky
Hill
Educational
Secretaries
Local
424-87
and
the
Board
of
Education.
Evaluation:
Performance
in
the
position
will
be
evaluated
in
accordance
with
non-certified
evaluation
procedures.
FLSA
Status:
Non-exempt
Special
Education
Job
Coach
Job
Description
2026