Student Job Coach - Phoenix Main Campus (26/27 SY)

Student Vocational Coach - Phoenix Main Campus

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

The Student Vocational Coach will provide one-on-one, individualized support to AZACS students participating in student internship roles on campus. The coordinator must be a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills who is comfortable working directly with students, teachers, and school leaders to integrate student experiences and support within the campus community.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 

• Develop and formalize student vocational duties within the internship program to support the assigned campus
• Engage in one-on-one contact with students on campus to support daily and weekly vocational duties

• Provide one-on-one individualized support to the students to assist them in the development of vocational/employment skills (resume writing, job interviews, application completion, etc.). 
• Work closely with Campus Directors and staff to help them understand the value of the support the AZACS student internships provide.
• Collect data regarding student performance.
• Assisting students in discovering and overcoming their personal barriers and setting goals
• Developing effective job coaching and employment plans
• Communicating with students to understand their goals and ambitions
• Train students on interpersonal skills
• Serve to support behaviors on a day-to-day basis in the community as well as on campus
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities 
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a program for Education, OR Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or currently enrolled in a program preferred

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Required:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• First Aid/CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Benefits:

• The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
• Competitive pay based on experience 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA
• Paid Time Off and paid federal holidays 
• Great internal professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Check out the career pathways we offer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/view 

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force