The Tate Learning Center is a private special education day school and clinic providing person-centered ABA, behavioral and speech/language and AAC services. Clients and students aged 3-22 are served within the center from 8:30-5:30 with both before school and after school services available. As a staff we communicate openly, bring joy to the classroom, and we always step up to meet the needs of our learners.

At Tate, we believe that everyone can learn and that all students can be empowered to achieve their full potential. We are known for being thorough, data-driven, and passionate about our work with students. Tate prides itself on fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment. Tate employees receive high levels of clinical supervision and professional development.

The Learning Coach position provides direct 1:1 intensive, comprehensive programming and support to students to fulfill their IEPs, individual Treatment Plans and Behavior Support Plans. Learning Coaches guide students through their daily schedules, deliver individualized instruction including structured and naturalized teaching, facilitate social interactions, and ensure student safety and engagement.

Learning Coaches are directly supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and/or a high school diploma or associates degree with extensive experience
• Specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Special Education (1-2 years)
• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Provide intensive structured and naturalistic instruction to increase student's skills in the areas of academics, safety, play, language and communication, social skills, hygiene, etc.
• Follow all behavioral and instructional procedures as written by the clinical supervisor.
• Assist students in following their daily schedules.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain safe, engaging, and client-friendly clinic rooms and learning spaces.
• Set up, organize, and complete daily data sheets, communication logs, and other required paperwork.
• Collect data thoroughly, accurately, and legibly as specified for each student.
• Maintain fluency in the SUPPORT (de-escalation and physical management) curriculum and implement preventative and responsive safety techniques according to the training provided, always using the least intrusive means to be effective.
• Treat all students, family members, and coworkers with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all students.

Additional duties

• Attend all staff meetings
• Complete online and in-person professional development trainings as assigned.
• Read all student IEPs, Behavior Support plans, and teaching procedures.
• Engage in proactive solution-oriented communication with all supervisors and team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• School

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Longmeadow, MA 01106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.77 - $24.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person