Life Skills Coordinator/ Teaching Assistant

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Kids

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

401k/403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation

Job summary

Boston College’s Campus School seeks a Life Skills Coordinator/Teaching Assistant to support transition planning for students aged 14–21 and coordinate vocational experiences on and off campus. You will work with classroom teams to develop individualized transition plans, support self-advocacy, daily living skills and community participation.

The role involves collaboration with families, adult service providers, and BC staff to ensure smooth transitions to adult services, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, families and staff.
• Technical proficiency with assistive technologies and data systems.
• Proven ability in curriculum and instruction development.
• Experience working in transdisciplinary teams and diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Campus School, families, adult service agencies and community providers.
• Maintain records and transition portfolios for students aging into adult services.
• Plan, coordinate and support vocational experiences, including on-campus placements.
• Provide direct instruction in leisure, community-based instruction, and employment skills.
• Adapt materials and utilize assistive tech to maximize student access and independence.
• Develop community-based instruction and partnerships with BC and local communities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Problem-solving

Curriculum & instruction

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Transition Certificate preferred

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

The Campus School at Boston College is a private, publicly funded special education day school within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus. The Campus School educates students ages 3-22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs.

SUMMARY

The Life Skills Coordinator/Teaching Assistant/Teacher Assistant will carry out programmatic and consultation responsibilities. They will work directly with students and teams to assist with all aspects of transition services and processes. The Life Skills Coordinator/Teaching Assistant will also develop individualized transition plans for students ages 14 to 21 and oversee the transition process. They will support the classroom team in vocational service development, community-based experiences, leisure/recreation, daily living, self-advocacy, and other related needs, as appropriate.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a liaison between the Campus School, families, adult service agencies, and community providers to support transition planning and implementation for students aged 14 and older.
• Maintain records, data, and transition portfolios in collaboration with the Service Delivery Team for students transitioning to adult services.
• Plan, coordinate, and support vocational experiences, including job placements on the Boston College campus.
• Provide direct instruction and support to transition-age students in areas including:
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Community-based and community-referenced instruction
  • Vocational and employment skills
  • Self-advocacy and self-determination
  • Social skills and community participation
• Adapt instructional materials and utilize assistive technology to maximize student access, participation, and independence.
• Develop and facilitate community-based instruction and cultivate partnerships within Boston College and the surrounding community.
• Provide training and consultation to Campus School staff on transition programming and best practices, as needed.
• Follow daily classroom schedules and implement group and individual student programming in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of classroom materials, therapeutic supplies, and equipment.
• Accompany and support students during therapy sessions as needed to promote skill generalization.
• Attend classroom team meetings, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other required professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
• Observe and support students across school environments, serving individuals ages 3-22 as needed.
• Assist students with personal care and activities of daily living, as appropriate.
• Uphold the mission, values, and policies of the Campus School at Boston College.

Hiring Range: $27.00/hr to $30.00/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Related Work Experience

Minimum two years of experience working with students with extensive support needs in a school

Knowledge of the transition process for students turning twenty-one

Knowledge of behavioral management techniques

Formal Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Transition Certificate preferred

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Technology Skills
• Excellent Problem-Solving Ability
• Proven ability in the areas of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to work as part of a transdisciplinary team
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Assist and/or lift students who have physical disabilities

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination