Tutor, Job Coach/Vocational (ACCESS Program) (2946) bei Natick Public Schools

The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Vocational Tutor/ Job Coach

The vocational tutor provides individual and group tutoring to students and assists in the delivery of plans and programs to address their needs as directed by the transition specialist. The tutor may conduct informal assessments with children and/or perform other tasks related to improving student performance. This position consists of direct services to children and is a supplement to teaching. 

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. 

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. 

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Specialized Knowledge: 

• Understanding of adolescent development
• Understanding of adolescents with developmental needs and special abilities 
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity   

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience working with adolescents with developmental needs and special abilities preferred
• Experience working in a diverse public high school preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate   

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Work with students at vocational sites to develop strategies for task completion to foster independence based on each student’s individual needs and recognize and implement necessary modifications, as needed.
• Work with students on vocational related tasks, vocabulary, skill development, interviewing skills, resume development, completion of job application, etc.
• Guide, monitor and coordinate the daily classroom activities as directed by the transition specialist. May do demonstrations and use classroom equipment.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of learning styles and behavioral and emotional challenges under the direction and guidance of the transition specialist and special education teachers.
• Assist the transition specialist/special education teacher/case manager with implementation of IEP accommodations and modifications and performs other classroom related tasks.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Listen and communicate effectively and professionally with all students, staff and, when necessary, parents.
• Upon request, provides input for team meetings and conferences. Attends meetings as directed by supervisors.
• Facilitate independent task completion using a variety of approaches when providing job coaching at vocational sites and/or participating in community-based lessons.
• Collects data and completes task analysis to be shared with Transition Specialist.
• Implement behavioral plans and use effective behavioral management strategies provided by the special educator and/or transition specialist.
• Anticipate and take action to prevent difficulties and deal calmly, flexibly and effectively with challenges, asking for help as appropriate
• Assist students to develop their independent skills, that are transferable across all settings in social, and self-help tasks, including dressing, eating, toileting, self-advocacy, materials organization, social interactions and using conflict resolution strategies through school and at vocational opportunities.
• Assist students in understanding material, reviewing concepts and socialization skills. Help students develop positive attitudes toward school and learning and one another along with positive attitudes towards developing skills to build their employability skills.
• Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-awareness and reduce anxiety or fear of learning, working and independent living. Serve as a role model for students.
• Meet regularly with the transition specialist and consult with other service providers at the discretion of the transition specialist to discuss student needs and plans.
• PCA care/toileting, and/or transporting students may also be required. 
• Will need to obtain Class 7D license to operate school provided passenger vehicle, if required
• Flexible schedule may be required at times, not to exceed daily work hours.   
• May have to comply with specific vaccinations needed for particular job sites.
• Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students
• Follow and enforce all School Committee policies and Massachusetts laws
• Any other duties assigned

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. 
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; 
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time; 
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); 
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; 
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting 
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews 
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.