Instructional Aide/Education Coach, MAIHE - Cape Cod Community College

at  Cape Cod Community College

Location: West Barnstable, MA Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Wed Sep 18 2024 Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations of students.
• Sensitivity to student needs, concerns, and individual issues and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility, patience, and high professional integrity.
• Strong written and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The MAIHE Program at Cape Cod Community College is a fully inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in MAIHE share the same experiences as 4C’s undergraduate students in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, self-advocacy, and independent living. The Instructional Aide/Education Coach provides individualized 1:1 supports to students by fostering growth toward independence, helping develop daily living skills, promoting students’ self-determination, and tracking progress using program evaluation tools. The Instructional Aide/Education Coach receives training and ongoing support from Program staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Support students by accompanying them to classes, internships, and other campus experiences in varied settings, as needed.
• Provide ongoing academic support, including in areas of study skills, scheduling, organization, and planning during academic year.
• Complete program data collection forms related to student progress and record keeping (absences).
• Model appropriate social skills, participation, adult behaviors, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs, concerns, and individual issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide verbal/written feedback of all requested observations for the purpose of assisting in evaluating students.
• Support students in accessing various student supports including those provided by the O’Neill Center for Student Access and Support, the Tutoring Center, library, technology center, etc.
• Collaborate with student and program staff at weekly check-in meetings.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned and/or requested from time to time by MAICEI administration.
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