Educational Coach
About The Position
The Educational Coach assists students in the Transitional Scholars Program, which serves students with intellectual or developmental disabilities, with academic work and campus life. The role supports student inclusion and independence and helps students access college services, develop academic and executive functioning skills, and navigate social and functional life skills. Educational Coaches collaborate with faculty, staff, and supervisors and contribute to MassBay’s equity and anti-racism commitments. This is a part-time, seasonal/temporary, non-unit position with no benefits, located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. The salary is $30 per hour. The application deadline is July 31, 2025, or thereafter until filled. Final candidates must provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications, and hiring is contingent on successful CORI clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Flexibility and the ability to multitask.
- Willingness to obtain additional training.
- Ability and interest in working with students with disabilities.
- Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity.
- Experience working in a diverse environment.
Nice To Haves
- Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity.
- Experience working in a diverse environment.
- Ability and interest in working with students with disabilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Flexibility and ability to multitask.
- Willingness to obtain additional training.
Responsibilities
- Support the inclusion of students with disabilities.
- Attend classes with students.
- Support students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Assist students in accessing college services and resources.
- Encourage appropriate college behavior.
- Foster student independence, including supporting social skills and functional life skills.
- Help students with time management, organization, and other executive functioning skills.
- Work as a team member and communicate with faculty and staff.
- Send weekly email updates to supervisors regarding student progress.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding educational information and records.
- Provide coverage for other Educational Coaches when they are absent.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Support MassBay’s Equity Agenda and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on strategic initiatives to close equity gaps in student outcomes.
- Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist and to fostering a community free of bias and inequality.
- Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Job Type
Part-time
