Summer - Social Coach - Autism Program

Prep Days [NOT PD Days]: June 29-30, 2026


Program Dates: Mon-Thurs July 6-30, 2026


Data Day: July 31, 2026


Hours: 8:15am-12:45pm


Pay Contractual Rate - Contingent upon funding

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE


The social coaches will assist social skills group leaders in day-long social sessions during the ESY summer program for students on the autism spectrum. These sessions are held in the community, at times. Coaches must be willing to walk up to 2 miles in summer heat and take RIPTA transportation on community trips.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

• Working knowledge of social perspective taking, zones of regulation, 5 point scale, theory of mind, social thinking,expected/unexpected behaviors, and little vs big problems
• Knowledge of using and reading facial expressions and making eye contact
• Independent work ethic
• Strong communication skills including effective written and oral English language skills
• The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with staff, public, outside organizations and the ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and diplomacy
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a social coach for students on the Autism Spectrum.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Assist in the development of social skills activities into which social perspective taking and social thinking are embedded
• Prepare necessary materials to implement social activities as directed by group leaders
• Assist in planning community based activities inclusive of transportation and admission fees
• Implement interventions to address social skills deficits within the program
• Identify and implement strategies to address anxiety within the social group
• Provide direct social skills services to students consistent with IEP requirements
• Provide guidance and support for sensory needs
• Model and provide guidance use of social gestures in the moment
• Assist and join into imaginative play and trying new leisure activities
• Encouragement of the understanding of the perspectives of others in play, conversation, and other social interactions.
• Ability to work with teachers, group leaders, and other adults to meet the unique needs of each student and support that student in learning of self-advocacy and situation specific appropriate social responses
• Any/all related duties that may be assigned by the Director/Supervisors of Special Education

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

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