Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, Child Development​/Support

Position:
Job Coach
Compensation: $66,300 - $70,000 annually
Dept:
Education
Type:
Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Education

Location:

On Site

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage:
  Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
• You have a strong ability to process and retain information and to think critically and analytically.
• You demonstrate the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• You have the ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature.

• Implement and adapt on‑and off‑campus internship programming, assessing effectiveness and modifying plans with guidance from the Assistant Transition Coach.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and provide support across classroom and transition settings.
• Support students’ progress toward independence and collect data during transition activities.
• Assist students with routine physical, personal​ care, and self​ care needs, as well as behavior management.
• Transport students in a company vehicle to day to day activities.
• Prepare and adapt materials, equipment, and assistive devices as needed for student use.
• Provide classroom and staff coverage as needed and completes clerical tasks such as filing, scheduling, phone calls, and classroom preparation.
• Build positive relationships with students and peers and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Respond to crises using SOIS protocols, de‑escalates situations, and reports emergencies promptly according to policy.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Please note:

This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without…