Job Description

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) currently has a vacancy for part-time Job Coaches within the Discover Program. The Discover Program within our Student Services Division offers a comprehensive work-based learning approach related service that prepares high school students with disabilities to transition from school to adult life.

Our job coaches are the most important members of Discover program as they accompany students one on one, or in small groups to community business partners to:

• Teach students soft skills/employment readiness skills in a community-based location given real life, hands-on experiences
• Identify the student's interests and strengths
• Assist students in gaining confidence in their abilities
• Develop work behaviors, problem solving skills, social skills, teamwork and independence
• Collect data/information on 25 attributes that is shared with student and IEP team for skill development and goal planning

*Job Coaches may either meet students at the workplace or be required to drive students in CCIU vans. Employees may be asked to drive students in an IU provided vehicle.*

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to give back to others and help the next generation learn on the job skills for the upcoming school year, this role is for you! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait � apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

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Quick Facts:
Locations: Southern Chester County
Benefits Eligible: No
Anticipated start date: September 2026
Schedule:

1. We are flexible with the number of workdays worked per week, provided you are available for 2 or more days.
2. For a maximum number of hours per week (26.25 hours), all five work days would need to be worked (M-F)
3. Hours per week vary based on number of days scheduled per week and student schedules.
4. The maximum number of days per year is 180 following a school schedule between late August and mid-June.
5. Summer work may be available for this position, if interested.

Work Hours: Up to 5.25 hours per day for up to 26.25 hours per week. Please note that this position would take place during the school day, not after school or on weekends. An example schedule could be 8:30 AM -1 PM
Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
Salaried or Hourly Hourly

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience with secondary students preferred
- Experience with autism/special needs population strongly preferred
- Experience with data collection for special education strongly preferred
- Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County
- Current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required upon hire (CCIU to conduct)

• Must have a valid Driver's License with no moving violations for previous three (3) years.
• Must meet CCIU procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached document for more information)

- Current police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required upon hire
- Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and the federal government (conducted by the CCIU upon hire)

Hourly (2026 - 2027 rate):
$24.82 - $32.90 /hour
*Placement is determined on years of experience in a similar role.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.