Summer - Social Coach - Autism Program; SY

Summer
- Social Coach
- Autism Program

(up to 2 positions)

Location:

Anthony Carnevale Elementary and Del Sesto Middle (shared)

Dates:
July 7, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Hours:

Monday – Friday from 8:15 a.m.

- 2:15 p.m.

Staff will remain on site during these hours

Note:

No work July 4th & August 14th – Holiday (1/2 hour break, ½ hour lunch to be taken during the day)

Job Description:

The social coaches will assist social skills group leaders in day-long social sessions during the ESY summer program for students on the autism spectrum. These sessions are held in the community, ches must be willing to walk up to 2 miles in summer heat and take RIPTA transportation on community trips.

Daily rate of pay, contingent upon funding

The social coaches will assist social skills group leaders in day-long social sessions during the ESY summer program for students on the autism spectrum. These sessions are held in the community, ches must be willing to walk up to 2 miles in summer heat and take RIPTA transportation on community trips.

Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate(s) in appropriate subject area

• ECH PK-2 Sp. Ed.

Additional RIDE Requirements:
Rhode Island Early Learning and Development standards classroom training

• Working knowledge of social perspective taking, zones of regulation, 5 point scale, theory of mind, social thinking, expected/unexpected behaviors, and little vs big problems
• Knowledge of using and reading facial expressions and making eye contact
• Independent work ethic
• Strong communication skills including effective written and oral English language skills
• The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with staff, public, outside organizations and the ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and diplomacy
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a social coach for students on the Autism Spectrum.

• Working knowledge of social perspective taking, zones of regulation, 5 point scale, theory of mind, social thinking, expected/unexpected behaviors, and little vs big problems
• Knowledge of using and reading facial expressions and making eye contact
• Independent work ethic
• Strong communication skills including effective written and oral English language skills
• The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with staff, public, outside organizations and the ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and diplomacy
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a social coach for students on the Autism Spectrum.
• Assist in the development of social skills activities into which social perspective taking and social thinking are embedded
• Prepare necessary materials to implement social activities as directed by group leaders
• Assist in planning community based activities inclusive of transportation and admission fees
• Implement interventions to address social skills deficits within the program
• Identify and implement strategies to address anxiety within the social group
• Provide direct social skills services to students consistent with IEP requirements
• Provide guidance and support for sensory needs Model and provide guidance use of social gestures in the moment
• Assist and join into imaginative play and trying new leisure activities
• Encouragement of the understanding of the perspectives of others in play, conversation, and other social interactions.
• Ability to work with teachers, group leaders, and other adults to meet the unique needs of each student and support that student in learning of self-advocacy and situation specific appropriate social responses
• Any/all related duties that may be assigned by the Director/Supervisors of Special Education