In New York, inclusion support coach roles are typically in demand at schools serving K-8 students with behavioral and special education needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with classroom experience, a bachelor’s degree, and ParaPro certification, even when a high school diploma or GED meets the minimum requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to specific experience supporting behavior and inclusion.
Quick overview
The Inclusion Support Coach provides proactive behavior management and crisis intervention to ensure students' full participation in program activities. They collaborate with leadership and families to implement individualized support plans and provide coaching to staff on classroom management.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor's degree and ParaPro certification are preferred. Candidates must have experience working with K-8 youth, specifically those with behavioral challenges or special education needs.
Originally founded in 1991 [https://wearedream.org/our-history/] as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment [https://wearedream.org/our-whole-child-model/] to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools [https://wearedream.org/explore-our-schools/]—growing our organization’s impact [https://wearedream.org/explore-our-outcomes/] and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org [http://wearedream.org].
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Inclusion Support Coach will be responsible for supporting youth and staff with crisis intervention and behavior management support, to support students’ full participation in all program activities.
The Inclusion Support Coach will work closely with the Dean of Student Life to directly support students requiring extra support. They should be able to monitor students and manage their continuous progress through data collection and observation and provide information, support and training to students in need.
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Responsibilities
Provide proactive behavior management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation support to youth, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive program environment.
Serve as a positive role model by modeling professionalism, encouraging positive culture, and reinforcing appropriate behavior and social-emotional skills.
Benefits
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Referral Bonuses
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Discount Program
Disability Benefits
Discounted School Meals
DREAM Teaching Fellowship
Implement and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans, alternative schedules, and support strategies to meet the needs of individual youth.
Collaborate with site leadership, teachers, youth workers, operations staff, and families to address youth needs, resolve conflicts, and ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans and protocols.
Design and deliver training and ongoing coaching to support staff professional development related to youth behavior, engagement, and classroom management.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to youth behavior, interventions, progress monitoring, and implementation of support plans.
Assist in communicating with parents and guardians regarding youth behavior, interventions, progress, and behavioral responses or consequences.
Support youth learning and engagement by providing individualized assistance, reinforcing lessons, and facilitating participation in program activities.
Mediate conflicts and respond effectively to behavioral challenges, utilizing established behavior protocols, functional communication strategies, and counseling techniques.
Supervise youth throughout program hours to ensure safety, engagement, and adherence to program expectations.
Serve as a substitute youth worker or provide direct program support as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, team meetings, and required trainings to strengthen program quality and effectiveness.
Contribute positively to overall program operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required;
Associate’s degree, completion of at least 60 college credits, current college enrollment, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
ParaPro certification strongly preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and/or coursework in early childhood education, human development, special education, or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience working with youth in grades K–8 in educational, youth development, after-school, or community-based settings required.
Experience supporting students with behavioral challenges, special education needs, autism spectrum disorders, and/or individualized behavior plans strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success facilitating and managing groups of youth using positive behavior management and youth development practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Excellent organizational, documentation, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse student population, maintaining high professional and ethical standards, and supporting DREAM’s mission that all students can succeed.
Location • DREAM Highbridge: 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY, 10452
Benefits
DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees
403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours;
Disability benefits;
Referral bonuses;
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
Access to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more;
High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
Commitment • Start date
Mid-August start
Days & hours:
Days & hours:
Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm - 6:15pm;
Fridays,11am-4:30pm;
Summer hours:
Summer: 8am-5:15pm
Dates and hours are subject to change.
Compensation
DREAM offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for a seasonal increase. The rate for this position for incoming staff is between $22 and $25 per hour, which is based on eligible experience.
Inclusion Support Coaches are eligible for annual compensation increases, in accordance with DREAM’s compensation practices.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process.
In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
We encourage all applications!
You may be just the person we need.
If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
