Job Coach - 2026-2027 School Year

LEARN, Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for a Job Coach opening at the Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London, Connecticut for the 2026-2027 school year.

Why Join Us as a Job Coach?

• Impact that Matters: Watch students grow in skills, confidence, and independence.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing professional learning.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable school hours with built-in breaks and holidays.
• Positive Environment: A workplace that values compassion, respect, and joy.
• Exciting Benefits: Paid time off, 4% towards retirement, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pathways for career growth.

Day to Day

• Implement a variety of instructional strategies during community-based learning.
• Follow the direction of the Special Education Teacher regarding the implementation of program accommodations and their development in the workplace.
• Assist in the development of community-based job sites in collaboration with community contacts, site supervisors, and under the supervision of the Transition Specialist and Special Education Teacher.
• Communicate student progress with teachers, BCBA and related service providers.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an associate degree or higher OR achieve a passing score on the ETS ParaPathways Assessment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in school or educational settings preferred.
• Skilled in data collection practices.
• Experience working with teens or adults with autism or emotional/behavioral challenges and their families preferred.

Qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Student Support Services category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.