Job Coach

Job CoachResponsibilitiesThe Job Coach will provide direct coaching and support to students with disabilities on job related skills and exploration in a variety of school and community vocational settings. Duties include direct monitoring and instruction of students in a variety of educational and community settings, collecting and maintaining data, collaboration with educational staff, implementation of behavioral and conflict resolution strategies, and follow-through with student IEP programming to ensure student safety and engagement in the work environment. Job coach may need to assist with mobility and/or personal care within the work environment. Confidentiality of student information and programming must be maintained at all times.Responsible for managing all interactions and maintaining safety for the studentDeliver varied levels of training or intervention, depending on the student's skillsetNeeds to be aware of how to implement SDIs from the IEPWill be working independently, within the educational environment and the community environmentNeeds to be able to assess and react in a safe/calm orderly mannerConduct tasks analysis to identify entry points for the studentNeed to collect and analyze data to monitor their effectivenessNeed to receive at least 20 hours of training each year to be considered highly qualifiedAssist with the development of new community-based job sitesAssist with the implementation of the district's internal onsite practical assessment exploration labsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDPA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification - Act 24PA State Police Criminal History Clearance - Act 34Federal Criminal History Clearance - Act 114Child Abuse Clearance - Act 151Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release - Act 168Tuberculosis Test/PhysicalFor frequently asked questions, click here .Privacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)We use this information to:Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligationsWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy Click here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy Policy 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.

Created: 2026-04-15