Job Coach

Shrub Oak International School; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

EAP

Health and dental insurance

FSA

PTO

401k match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School is seeking an On-site Job Coach to support autistic students across classroom and transition settings. You will implement internship activities, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and assist with behavior management while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Strong crisis intervention and communication skills are essential. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Education and requires a BA in Education or related field, with 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentoring students and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt internship programming and monitor progress toward goals.
• Support student progress toward independence and collect data during activities.
• Provide classroom and staff coverage and perform administrative tasks.
• Respond to crises using school protocols and ensure safety at all times.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Mentoring students

English proficiency

Education

BA in Education or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

Position: Job Coach
Compensation: $66,300 - $70,000 annually
Dept: Education
Type: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Education
Location: On Site

Company Overview:

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Who We Are:

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

Benefits: (check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

Who You Are:

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
• You have a strong ability to process and retain information and to think critically and analytically.
• You demonstrate the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• You have the ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and adapt on‑and off‑campus internship programming, assessing effectiveness and modifying plans with guidance from the Assistant Transition Coach.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and provide support across classroom and transition settings.
• Support students’ progress toward independence and collect data during transition activities.
• Assist students with routine physical, personal​ care, and self​ care needs, as well as behavior management.
• Transport students in a company vehicle to day to day activities.
• Prepare and adapt materials, equipment, and assistive devices as needed for student use.
• Provide classroom and staff coverage as needed and completes clerical tasks such as filing, scheduling, phone calls, and classroom preparation.
• Build positive relationships with students and peers and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Respond to crises using SOIS protocols, de‑escalates situations, and reports emergencies promptly according to policy.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• BA in Education, Mental Health, Human Services or similar is preferred. A Masters in any related field as described is preferred.
• 2+ Years of experience working with similar student populations is required.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract screening preferred; ability to transport students in a company vehicle may be required.
• Knowledge of and experience with crisis prevention and intervention strategies and practices, and behavior intervention plans.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• Passionate about working with and mentoring students (adolescents and young adults) within the area of responsibilities, all to empower his/her self-determination, self-advocacy and development.
• Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position.
• Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Student Facing Positions: Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
  • Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
  • Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
• Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.

Competencies:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training

EEO Statement:

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/department/school/students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.