Job Overview

A CAST job coach is a teacher assistant position that requires specialized skills and training. 

Roles and Resonsbilities 

Job coaches provide short-term support to students who are learning new jobs in the school or in the community. 

• Assists in setting work plans for students including accommodations, scheduling, transportation, and task analysis

• Provides direct support and systematic training to students working in the community; assists in travel training
• Collects data on student progress in the work environment; assists in the social integration of students in the workplace
• Trains students to the level of independence and fades support on the job
• May support students from other schools when necessary
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications 

• Applicants must have excellent communication and decision-making skills and be comfortable working in the community
• Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in child development or STEM related field, and experience working with children; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
• Knowledge of student behavior as applied to children; of the language, culture, and other characteristics of the families whose children are enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools 
• Ability to work effectively with children; to carry out designated instructional assignments properly; to note and record student behavior; to supervise student behavior and learning activities; to perform general clerical work 
• Performs related work as required  

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/184 Days/7 Hours 

Salary Level: Universal 4

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation