Life Skills Coach

The Childrens Center for Communication

WHERE COMMUNICATION COMES FIRST Since 1876

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Make a Lasting Impact

At The Childrens Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) we provide transformative personcentered education and services for deaf and/or disabled individuals in a languagerich inclusive setting. We envision a world where Deaf and disabled individuals their families and communities thrive with dignity purpose and joy.

We are seeking a missiondriven and collaborative Life Skills Coach to support our students in building the vocational community and life skills needed for adulthood. This position reports to the Director of Related Services and partners closely with CCCBSDs Transition Specialists to lead on and offcampus instruction.

Your Impact

As Life Skills Coach you will help students acquire realworld skills in work community and social settings. Youll deliver individualized coaching implement vocational programming and foster independence in students aged 1422. This is a teamoriented role supporting both the development of student outcomes and staff success.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the design organization and implementation of oncampus and offcampus life skills and vocational programming
Oversee student instruction in areas such as job coaching community travel and independent living
Develop and maintain communitybased instructional placements in collaboration with transition staff
Support students in meeting employer expectations and adapting to job site environments
Integrate IEP goals and social/emotional learning into communitybased instruction
Create visual supports teaching materials and customized instructional strategies
Communicate effectively across multiple modalities including English ASL and AAC
Build positive relationships with students families and interdisciplinary teams
Participate in student safety planning staff training and data documentation
Collaborate on schoolwide initiatives and contribute to a culture of dignity inclusion and growth

What Were Looking For

Undergraduate degree in special education human services or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting students with disabilities; preference for experience with ages 1822
Experience with communitybased instruction vocational programming or job coaching
ASL proficiency preferred; ASL classes are available for all staff
Ability to support students in a variety of educational and community settings
Strong communication organization and problemsolving skills
Comfort with physical support redirection or coaching when needed
Flexible and teamoriented approach to working with students and staff

Why Join CCCBSD

Live Our Values. Love Your Work.

As a Certified Kindness Workplace we believe that the workplace should be more than a place to achieve professional goals it should be a space where compassion respect and empathy thrive. This culture of care creates a positive supportive environment for students families and colleagues.

Our work is grounded in CCCBSDs core values: Humanity Belonging Inclusivity Collaboration Integrity and Excellence.

Your Total Rewards at CCCBSD Include:

Competitive salary and step scale placement
Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits
Generous time off and worklife harmony
Tuition reimbursement and inservice training
Retirement matching 5
Preschool discounts and free ASL classes
Employee referral and longevity bonuses

We hope youll find a professional home here where your work matters your values align and your days are filled with purpose.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is a 12month position aligned with CCCBSDs academic calendar including school vacations in December February April June and August. The summer session runs for six weeks beginning the week after the July 4th holiday with Fridays off.

This role involves physical activity and frequent transitions between classroom community and work settings. Candidates should be comfortable supporting students with varying mobility and behavior needs and lifting up to 40 lbs. Participation in emergency preparedness drills is required. CCCBSD provides reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility and success in the role.

Background Check Requirement

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks including Massachusetts CORI and SAFIS fingerprinting in accordance with state regulations.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through the SchoolSpring system.

If youre new to the platform or would like to express your interest more directly feel free to also email your materials or questions to Rachel Barstow Ed.S. Director of Related Services at

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Not sure if you meet every qualification We encourage you to apply we value potential lived experience and a shared commitment to our mission.

CCCBSD is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with multilingual backgrounds lived experience and/or ties to the communities we serve. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates.