2024-2025 | POST Job Coach - Hyde Park, United States - Boston Prep

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Job Description

What is Boston Prep?

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In , our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

What Do We Believe?

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year. We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.

To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success:

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team.
• We hold high expectations for all students.
• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.
• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.
• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.
• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

What Do We Value?

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team. Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families. They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team's values:

• We are mission driven.
• Everyone is here for the same reasons.
• Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.
• We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve.
• Staff actions drive student results.

Who Are We Looking For?

At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career. You embody the mindset that "kids do well if we believe they can".

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a POST Job Coach...

You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class.

The Job Coach is responsible for working with the POST Teacher and/or assigned direct supervisor to provide supervision, coaching and assistance in the daily instruction for students in the POST Program both in school and outside in the community.

Daily duties include but are not limited:

• Observes and records behavior patterns
• Develops appropriate techniques to reinforce acceptable behavior at work site
• Oversees and supervises students in the POST Program at the work site and in the community
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials to be used at the work site
• Monitors and maintains appropriate student behavior at the work site and in the community
• Follows and implements the instructional program as designed by the classroom teacher
• Understands and implements appropriate portions of the student's IEP
• Assists students at the work site and in the classroom in learning and practicing independent living
• Implements employment related accommodation plan at the work site as directed by the teacher
• Assists students in navigating to and from the work site, preparing for work and returning to school

Knowledge required:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques and subjects taught in the program
• Special issues, needs and requirements of students with disabilities
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
• Basic record-keeping methods
• Operation of standard office equipment
• First Aid and CPR

Skills required:

• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment
• Be patient and flexible in making quick changes in a daily lesson for individual or total group
• Use and identify indoor and outdoor recreational activities suitable for students with disabilities
• Provide feedback to teachers as to how students are performing daily assigned tasks
• Tutor individual and/or small groups of students
• Use appropriate student behavior management strategies in collaboration with teacher
• Learn school policies and procedures for managing and disciplining students
• Perform clerical duties in support of special education program and classroom activities as needed
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the teacher
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with school staff and

For more information, please visit our website at

One Mission. One Team. One School. We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.