Pre-ETS Specialist (SPED Career Coach)

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Board Approved December 17, 2018

TITLE: Career Technical Education (CTE) Special Education Career Coach

JOB GOAL: To assist special education students in locating, securing, and maintaining employment

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal and Career Technical Education (CTE) Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or its equivalent
2. College degree preferred
3. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
4. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching/coaching methods to maximize student learning and job success
5. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
6. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
7. Ability to provide personal transportation to travel to schools and work sites as needed
8. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
9. Ability to solve problems as a productive team member
10. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
11. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities
12. Ability to plan and implement effective job coaching activities
13. Ability to be punctual and in regular
14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and
2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career technical education and work place skills.
3. Assists in finding employment for special education students as
4. Plans and attends job fairs with students as
5. Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all
6. Determines students' abilities and interests to provide guidance in job
7. Instructs students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned work setting.
8. Maintains contact with business/industry community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices.
9. Maintains academic focus by using a variety of motivational

1. Establishes and uses behavior management techniques, which are
2. Establishes routines and procedures and works with students on consistently following them.
3. Manages time
4. Organizes teaching and student materials for efficient distribution and
5. Provides feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
6. Communicates, in understandable terms, individual student progress to students, parents, and Board personnel as directed.
7. Encourages self-assessment by students and assists them in developing plans for improving their performance.
8. Communicates high learning expectations for all
9. Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and
10. Collaborates with students, parents, school staff and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
11. Provides accurate and timely information to parents and students about academic and behavioral performance of students.
12. Works with other school personnel in planning instruction and special
13. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of
14. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive
15. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
16. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school
17. Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member; serves on committees or task forces as needed.
18. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
19. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and
20. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by CTE

SALARY: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.