ECSEC - Young Adult Program Job Coach - 117980

The follow ing vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:

ECSEC

Young Adult Program Job Coach

POSITION PURPOSE: The paraprofessional job coach will be a member of the transdisciplinary team of individuals serving students in the instructional program. This person will work under the supervision/direction of classroom teachers, or related service personnel, and will assist them in personal, social, instructional and vocational skills needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.

• Assists and cares for personal needs of students

• Implements activities/skill practice developed by the teacher from the IEP

• Provides instruction in school and community settings

• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding the student

• Collects and summarizing student progress data as directed by the classroom teacher

• Provides and arranging for transportation to community-based sites

• Provides general supervision to students under the teacher’s direction

• Monitors student’s social/vocational abilities through written documentation and observation

• Participates, as appropriate, in IEP conferences

• Displays flexibility and problem-solving to adapt to the changing needs of the students and the worksites

• Provides support/training for work sites

• Understands and implements emergency procedures

• Understands and implement CPI techniques, when appropriate

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

One of the following is required:

Have 48 hours of college credit or higher

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher

Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment at GCS (free training resources provided)

Six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence

Ability to plan and organize good work habits

Other qualifications that the school district may require

HOURS: School year; 180 days per year; 16-20 hours per week; daily hours (9:00am to 1:00pm Monday-Thursday and 9:00am to 1:00pm every other Friday)

SALARY: $18.50-$18.80, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #21-1)

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah Hickle

ECSEC Assistant Superintendent

1216 S. Indiana Ave

Goshen, IN 46526

[email protected]

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled

Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview. Benefit information can be found online at:

https://lhd-benefits.relayto.com/hub/goshen-community-schools-plan-year-2026-hub-689ccdba420e9