Senior Counselor & Program Lead, Post-High School

AdvancingMilestones; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Milestones Day School in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Counselor/Teaching Assistant to join the Post High School team, providing therapeutic support and supervision for students with autism and related needs.

The role includes leading a homeroom, supervising counselors, coordinating community outings, teaching elective sessions, and managing data for transition planning. A related bachelor’s degree is required; autism experience and driving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in special education, mental health, or a related field.
• Autism experience required.
• Demonstrated professionalism and problem-solving skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive students in company vehicles.
• For current employees, demonstrated strong attendance and performance in all areas of their role throughout the past 2 school years in a full-time role.

Responsabilités

• Ensure the safety of PHS students while providing compassionate, therapeutic support during all program activities.
• Lead a homeroom of 6-8 students during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, ensuring students are safe, regulated, and previewed for the day.
• Supervise PHS counselors (mentorship, in-the-moment training/modeling, complete annual evaluations, Tier 1 checklists, monthly supervision meetings).
• Plan and teach a 50-minute elective course with 6-10 students 3-4 times per week.
• Support PHS community-based instructional trips twice per week.
• Aid planning and leading weekly small-group community outings for work readiness.
• Lead data collection and analysis of Work-Based Learning Plan data.
• Obtain certification in 'Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel' to administer student medications.
• Create and send PHS weekly newsletter to families.
• Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance for PHS vehicles.

Connaissances

Supervision

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Driving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Milestones Day School in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Counselor/Teaching Assistant to join the Post High School team, providing therapeutic support and supervision for students with autism and related needs.

The role includes leading a homeroom, supervising counselors, coordinating community outings, teaching elective sessions, and managing data for transition planning. A related bachelor’s degree is required; autism experience and driving are essential.