Trauma-Informed Student Support Coach

Virginia Home for Boys and Girls; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Home for Boys and Girls is seeking a dedicated Support Coach to work with students either in small groups or individually. The role focuses on creating a therapeutic learning environment, modeling positive coping strategies, and supporting stability and safety in the classroom.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and staff, collecting data, and providing instructional support as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Certification in crisis management training required during staff training.

Responsibilities

• Create a therapeutic environment.
• Model coping and problem-solving strategies.
• Model classroom conduct and work habits.
• Model safe and therapeutic verbal and physical behaviors with staff and students.
• Support student stability, learning, and safety.
• Identify antecedents and work with the student before conflict evolves.
• Use positive behavioral interventions.
• Implement varying levels of behavior support including verbal prompts and safe restraint if needed for safety.
• Assist students in developing social and emotional awareness.
• Engage in teamwork: assist teachers with instruction, tutoring and student engagement; communicate with behavior coaches, 1:1s, teachers, and administration; present data at meetings.
• Complete required documentation and data collection for student assessment; complete incident reports and PBIS/IEP documentation.
• Serve as a substitute teacher when not in a 1:1 capacity, following teacher instructions and delivering curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Behavioral support

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

PBIS documentation

Job description

Virginia Home for Boys and Girls is seeking a dedicated Support Coach to work with students either in small groups or individually. The role focuses on creating a therapeutic learning environment, modeling positive coping strategies, and supporting stability and safety in the classroom.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and staff, collecting data, and providing instructional support as needed.