Job CoachAt 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 Job Coach to work 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am—5:00pm at our year-round program in Walpole, MA. Pay range starts at $22.50 - $26.40/hour. This position is designed to support residential students participating in after-school community work internships. As a newly developed role, the successful candidate will play an active part in shaping and refining the position while helping to establish best practices for supporting students in community-based employment. The Job Coach must be comfortable working independently with limited on-site supervision, demonstrate strong judgment and problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively with internship supervisors, residential staff, families, and school staff to ensure a coordinated and successful vocational experience for each student.
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:
- Implements lessons and tasks, according to individualized education programs (IEP), within the classroom/school and community settings.
- Drives League School vehicles to community job sites.
- Supervises students at community-based job sites and provides job-coaching services for students according to individual program needs.
- Acts as liaison for communication between community-based employers and League School for Autism's Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services.
- Collects and records data regarding student performance related to their IEP.Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students: uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
- Identifies transactional supports needed at job sites and implements student support plans as developed by the multidisciplinary team.
- Completes daily paperwork, as needed, to include: Incident Reports, Narrative Notes, Accident Reports, etc.
- Monitors health and safety of students and follows through with the School Nurse on incidents requiring medical attention.
- Proactive team player who consistently attends meetings prepared with structured agendas and actionable solutions.
- Participates in all training, as required by League School for Autism.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned by the Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services or Director of Career Education which are deemed necessary for the operation of the school.
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 behavior 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:- We provide a Total Well-being Package designed to protect your physical and mental health, secure your financial future, and support your overall well-being:77% Employer-Paid Health & Dental Insurance$100 Monthly Wellness Allowance (tailored to your choice)
- Financial Well-Being & Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, short/long-term disability, and life insurance
- Growth & Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 per school year plus ongoing professional development
- Generous Paid Time Off: School vacation weeks, sick, and personal days to support work-life harmony
In addition, League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.
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.
