Education Coach, Transitional Scholars Program (Part-Time)

MassBay Community College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

MassBay Community College's Transitional Scholars Program seeks an Education Coach to provide individualized academic and social support to students with disabilities in a part-time role based in Wellesley Hills. The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff to promote independence and campus life participation.

Responsibilities include attending classes with students, developing study skills, coordinating resources, and submitting weekly progress updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Interest in and commitment to working with students with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the inclusion and success of students with disabilities in academic and campus settings.
• Attend classes with student(s) and provide individualized support as needed.
• Assist students in developing effective study skills, learning strategies, and academic habits.
• Help students access college resources and services.
• Foster student independence while providing guidance with social, communication, and functional life skills.
• Encourage appropriate college expectations, behaviors, and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, supervisor, and other members of the support team.
• Submit weekly progress updates to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of all students’ educational records and information.
• Provide coverage for fellow Educational Coaches when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Education Coach, Transitional Scholars Program (Part-Time)

Department: Student Development - Wellesley

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development. MassBay supports a diverse community of employees with varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits.

MassBay Community College's Transitional Scholars Program is an inclusive college transition program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Educational Coaches provide individualized academic, executive functioning, and social support to help students succeed in college while promoting independence and participation in campus life.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the inclusion and success of students with disabilities in academic and campus settings;
• Attend classes with student(s) and provide individualized support as needed;
• Assist students in developing effective study skills, learning strategies, and academic habits;
• Help students access college resources and services;
• Foster student independence while providing guidance with social, communication, and functional life skills;
• Encourage appropriate college expectations, behaviors, and self-advocacy;
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, supervisor, and other members of the support team;
• Submit weekly progress updates to supervisor;
• Maintain confidentiality of all students’ educational records and information;
• Provide coverage for fellow Educational Coaches when needed;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Interest in and commitment to working with students with disabilities;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities;
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $30.00 - 30.00 Hourly Wage

Position Type: Part Time Employee

Application Deadline: July 26, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding. Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications. Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s affirmative action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.