🔷 Starting Rate
$18 - $22 /hour based on experience
🔷 Environment: Special Education Program, Adult Education
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- Atlantis Academy [https://careers.chancelight.com/atlantis-academy/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
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If you excel in a hands-on, student-centered special education environment, are passionate about preparing students for meaningful employment, and bring patience, creativity, strong coaching skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset to your work — We Should Talk! 📲
As a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach, you will support students and young adults with disabilities in paid and non-paid vocational placements within community business settings. In this highly hands-on role, you will help students build employable skills, workplace confidence, and greater independence while serving as a key bridge between the school program and community partners.
‖ Responsibilities Include
- Implementing individualized on-site and community-based vocational instruction aligned to each student’s transition plan, goals, and objectives.
- Coaching and training students and young adults in appropriate workplace behaviors, task completion, and job-specific skills in both community and job-site settings.
- Consulting with teachers and the Center Director regarding student progress and supporting the effective implementation of instructional and vocational plans.
- Modeling professional work maturity skills, including appropriate communication and relationship-building with business partners and community agencies.
- Supporting instructional staff in reinforcing lesson plans and strengthening students’ applied vocational competencies.
- Providing one-on-one and small group instruction focused on job task mastery and workplace readiness skills.
- Developing students’ interpersonal and self-advocacy skills necessary for successful workplace integration.
- Assisting in assessing student strengths, growth areas, and support needs related to vocational, social, and independent living skills.
- Maintaining a safe work and community environment by actively supervising students, remaining alert, anticipating potential risks, and proactively intervening when needed.
- Coordinating with employers and program partners to ensure alignment with work-based learning objectives and student development goals.
- Counseling and preparing students in job search strategies, interview techniques, and career exploration to expand employment opportunities.
- Monitoring and evaluating student performance across various work sites by conducting visits, gathering employer feedback, and identifying opportunities for skill refinement.
- Supporting and monitoring students in community-based settings to strengthen functional life skills and independence.
- Collecting and maintaining accurate data and documentation in accordance with student program requirements and organizational standards.
- Transporting students safely to and from work and community sites using approved program vehicles.
- Tutoring and reinforcing vocational competencies such as workplace expectations, communication skills, and self-determination strategies.
- Complying with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promptly reporting any known or suspected concerns.
- Participating in required meetings, professional development sessions, and ongoing training initiatives.
- Promoting a collaborative and respectful work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and constructive communication.
- Assisting with planning instructional materials, supporting classroom or work-site activities, and fulfilling substitute or program support responsibilities as needed.
- Performing additional duties as assigned to meet evolving student and program needs.
‖ Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid FL state driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Willingness and ability to drive a company van and transport students within the community.
- Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing children with vocational education, job coaching services and/or job experience training.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that move them toward realistic goals.
- Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or business partners.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
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Atlantis Academy [https://chancelight.com/locations/brands/atlantis-academy/]https://www.spectrumschools.com/ is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education [https://chancelight.com], the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!
At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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