Transition Program ESY Job Coach - Teachers Assistant

Transition Program ESY Job Coach - Teachers Assistant

Tiverton Public Schools – Tiverton, Rhode Island

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Mar 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jun 16, 2026
• Positions Available: TBD
• Job Category:
  Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Equal Opportunity Employer

The Transition Job Coach supports students ages 18–22 with disabilities in community-based and school-based vocational placements. The Job Coach provides direct on-site coaching, skill training, and fading supports to help students build work readiness, job competence, and independence aligned with IEP transition goals.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably transition-age students
• Experience in vocational training, job coaching, or community-based instruction
• Experience implementing behavior and support plans
• Experience collecting performance data and documenting progress
• Experience supporting independence and adaptive skill development

• Provide on-site job coaching at student work placements
• Teach and reinforce job tasks using task analysis and systematic instruction
• Support development of work habits and stamina
• Support development of appropriate workplace behavior
• Support development of communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Support development of problem-solving and self-advocacy
• Implement IEP transition and employment goals
• Use prompting and planned fading strategies to increase independence
• Collect job performance data and complete coaching logs
• Communicate regularly with the Transition Special Educator and program staff
• Coordinate with employers and site supervisors under staff direction
• Support travel training and community access as assigned

Part-time

• Required Credentials
  • Paraprofessional or Teacher Assistant certification
  • Job Coach Training/Certification
  • Background check and fingerprint clearance
  • Safety Care/crisis intervention training preferred
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in an 18–22 transition program
  • Experience with supported employment models
  • Familiarity with adult service systems and eligibility processes
  • Experience coordinating internships or job placements
  • Training in person-centered planning
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

From: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dates:
June 16 – July 2, 2026 (T, W, Th)

• Christine Giannini, Director
• 100 North Brayton Road
• Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
• Phone: (401) 624‑8476
• Email: cgiannini