Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, School Counselor

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED/ STUDENT SUPPORT
• Date Posted: 11/10/2025
• Location:
  
  HEYWARD CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
• Conducts annual career assessments on each student from 9th- 12th grade, self-contained and resource students.
• Teaches students individually and in groups on work ethics, interviewing skills, job applications, resume' writing, stress management skill, banking skills, time management and soft skills, such as healthy communication and anger management.
• Works with vocational and academic teachers to help integrate vocational and academic skills in the curricula.
• Assists students age 16 and up fill out applications, call and/or visit sites to help get students an interview.
• Attends IEP meetings for Special Educational students.
• Communicates with business leaders to increase awareness of the employment potential of students.
• Coordinates and manages special programs or projects as assigned.
• Prepares and monitors program budget and grants; purchases supplies and equipment as needed.
• Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession.
• Schedule and conduct career assessments for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student training and progress regarding work performance
• Participates on committees, task forces, boards, and student meetings.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including various student and program records, student progress reports, grant applications, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.
• Provides employment awareness opportunities for students, including arranging field trips, securing speakers, etc.
• Coordinates student service projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Richland
County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description Classification

Title:

Job Coach, FLSA:
Exempt, 184 Days, Salary Range:$40,423.18 -$56,147.97

Under occasional supervision, coordinates efforts to assist students in the Educational Therapy Program succeed in moving from the school environment to work environment. Improves the business/community/school relationship by increasing awareness of the benefits, rewards and requirements of working with special-needs students. Reports to the Principal.

• Conducts annual career assessments on each student from 9th- 12th grade, self-contained and resource students.
• Teaches students individually and in groups on work ethics, interviewing skills, job applications, resume' writing, stress management skill, banking skills, time management and soft skills, such as healthy communication and anger management.
• Works with vocational and academic teachers to help integrate vocational and academic skills in the curricula.
• Assists students age 16 and up fill out applications, call and/or visit sites to help get students an interview.
• Attends IEP meetings for Special Educational students.
• Communicates with business leaders to increase awareness of the employment potential of students.
• Coordinates and manages special programs or projects as assigned.
• Prepares and monitors program budget and grants; purchases supplies and equipment as needed.
• Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession.
• Schedule and conduct career assessments for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student training and progress regarding work performance
• Participates on committees, task forces, boards, and student meetings.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including various student and program records, student progress reports, grant applications, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

• Provides employment awareness opportunities for students, including arranging field trips, securing speakers, etc.
• Coordinates student service projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by two years of working with special-needs students and/or vocational program development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a computer, telephone, office equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.

Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.

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