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Job description
Vocational & Recreation Specialist – Autism Program
Boston Higashi School is looking for a creative, energetic, and dependable Vocational & Recreation Specialist to help children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop practical life skills, confidence, independence, and experience in the community.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys teaching through real-world experiences, creating activities, and helping students discover what they are capable of accomplishing.
You'll work directly with students through vocational projects, recreational activities, community outings, and structured learning experiences while collaborating with educators and other specialists throughout the school.
Prior experience working with autism is preferred, but not required. Training is provided.
Schedule
School Year: Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Vacation Program – approximately 8 weeks per year: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
This position follows a 220-day annual work schedule.
What You'll Do
Develop and lead hands-on vocational, recreational, and life-skills activities
Help students build independence, teamwork, confidence, and workplace readiness
Create on-campus and community-based learning experiences
Support students in practicing practical skills they can use at school, at work, and in the community
Lead structured recreational activities, special projects, and Vacation Program activities
Adapt activities based on students' individual abilities and goals
Participate in community outings and vocational experiences with students
Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, therapists, psychologists, and other professionals
Help create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment
Maintain vocational materials, supplies, and equipment
Receive training in Boston Higashi School's Daily Life Therapy® approach
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working directly with students and is creative, organized, patient, energetic, and willing to jump in and participate.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Degrees in Education, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Recreation, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field are especially relevant
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and lead activities for individuals and groups
Comfortable participating in active recreational and community-based programming
Valid driver's license
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Willingness to learn about autism and Boston Higashi School's educational approach
Preferred
Experience working with children or young adults
Experience in vocational education, job coaching, recreation, camps, community programs, human services, or similar settings
Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities
Why Join Boston Higashi School?
Starting salary of $52,220
Stable, full-time employment
Medical and dental insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Professional training and development
Opportunities for advancement
Hands-on experience in vocational education and autism services
Work alongside educators, psychologists, therapists, and other specialists
Be part of an established program helping students develop greater independence and real-world skills
Build Skills That Extend Beyond the Classroom
At Boston Higashi School, vocational learning is about much more than completing a task. Students practice communication, responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, confidence, and independence through meaningful real-world experiences.
If you enjoy creating activities, working with young people, and helping others build practical skills for the future, we encourage you to apply.
Boston Higashi School is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
randolph, MA, 02368, US
Who can apply
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