What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant (Ed. Coach Supporting Students w/ Disabilities in RISE Program) position at LABBB Educational Collaborative?
About Us: LABBB Collaborative provides educational programming and support services for over 300 special needs students from over 65 districts. LABBB serves students ages 3 to 22 years old with a variety of special needs including students on the autism spectrum, students with multi-handicaps, pervasive development disorders, developmental delays, language deficits and social/emotional challenges. The LABBB community has a vision of skill-based instruction that considers the whole student from early childhood to adult living. Our staff is committed to creating a professional working environment through teamwork, communication, and respect. We are very excited for you to join us!
About the role: This position is designed to support students who are taking a college course(s). The Teacher Assistant (Educational Coach) will support the students on the Middlesex Community College (MCC) Bedford, MA campus as they attend classes and complete course requirements. The educational coach will support/teach community safety, aspects of travel training and various skills related to transition readiness.
Job Requirements: •High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years college experience (preferably in a related field) •Related field experience working with students with disabilities •Sensitivity to student needs, concerns, and individual issues, as well as flexibility, patience and high professional integrity •Strong verbal and written communication skills •Demonstrate ability to work with diverse populations of students •Energetic, self-starter who can complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. •Ability to maintain strict confidentiality •Technological competency on a variety of platforms (Blackboard, Google Suite, social •media, etc.)
Responsibilities: •Support the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in college classes at Middlesex Community College (MCC) in Bedford. •Attend virtual and/or in-person classes with students ● Follow college calendar: working during LABBB school vacations, professional days etc. ● Serve as academic tutor when needed ● Assist students in accessing college services and resources ● Support students' development of independence, social awareness, language, academic skills and appropriate college behavior ● Uphold LABBB’s mission and core values as well as adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school culture.
Salary Range: $43,475 to $59,892 commensurate with experience and education. *2026-2027 Salary range is for school year and includes compensation for required 4-week summer program.
Benefits: Full-time employees at LABBB Collaborative enjoy low-cost benefit offerings that includes medical, dental & vision insurance plans, partial employer-paid basic life insurance, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 403(b) & 457(b) retirement plan and Massachusetts state employees’ pension plan, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!,
Salary : $43,475 - $59,892