JOB COACH – 18 Hours/Week

League School for Autism; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Employer Match

Paid MA Sick Leave

Job summary

League School for Autism in Walpole, MA is seeking a Part-Time Job Coach to support students 18 hours per week, with flexible weekday hours. This role focuses on community-based job coaching and classroom supports to empower independence.

The position requires education or related experience, CPR and first aid training provided, a valid driver's license, and ability to pass background checks. The Job Coach collaborates with teachers and families to implement Individual Education Programs.

Qualifications

• CPR, Safety Care and First Aid certifications will be provided.
• Must pass rigorous background checks including nationwide fingerprint screening.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Implement lessons and tasks according to Individual Education Programs.
• Transport and supervise students at community sites and provide job-coaching.
• Communicate between community employers and League School’s Vocational Services Coordinator.
• Contribute to behavior interventions and daily living-skill activities.
• Record data on student performance and progress.

Skills

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

Associate’s degree or related training

Job description

At League School for Autism, our mission is to open a world of opportunity for student growth by celebrating unique strengths and building an inclusive community through education and advocacy. We believe that behind every thriving student is a team of remarkable, dedicated Educators, Clinicians, and support staff.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time JOB COACH to work 18 hours/week at our program in Walpole. Hours are flexible during the school week. Pay range starts at $22.50 – $26.40.

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or specialized training in a related field or experience working with autistic individuals strongly preferred.
• CPR, Safety Care and First Aid certifications (League School will provide training).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.
  

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Implements lessons and tasks, according to Individual Education Programs, within the classroom/school and community settings.
2. Transports and supervises students at community-based job sites and provides job-coaching services for students according to individual program needs.
3. Acts as liaison for communication between community-based employers and League School’s Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services.
4. Participates in behavior intervention strategies and daily living-skill techniques for individual students and follows through on the strategies developed by the team.
5. Collects and records data regarding student performance in instructional and behavioural areas.
6. Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
7. Follows schedules within the classroom and the school to provide structure and limit stimuli for the students.
8. Implements student behaviour programs: positive reinforcement, breaks, time outs, etc., as designed by the Behaviour Department and the team.
9. Completes daily paperwork, as needed, to include: Incident Reports, Accident Reports, etc.
10. Monitors health and safety of students and follows through with the School Nurse on incidents requiring medical attention.
11. Works as a team player. Attends supervision and staff meetings. Comes prepared with agenda and ready to discuss issues and solutions.
12. Participates in all trainings, as required by League School for Autism.
    

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees are required to intervene with student behaviour according to the guidelines of Safety Care. These interventions may involve blocking aggressions and restraining students. These physical management procedures may require the employee to move from standing to kneeling, kneeling to standing, and to use both of their arms to restrict movement.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Benefits:

League School offers a generous part-time benefit package that includes a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, as well as paid time off per MA Sick Leave law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.