Job Description
Butterfly Grove School is a premier independent school dedicated exclusively to the education
and empowerment of students on the autism spectrum. The Learning Guide’s primary mission is
to provide felt safety and communication access for every student they support.
Learning Guides work alongside students who may use sounds, gestures, body language, or
high-tech devices to express themselves. The goal is not to “make them speak” but to ensure
they are heard, understood, and fully included in the life of the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include:
1. Communication Access & AAC Support
• Model the use of AAC devices and communication systems, including Proloquo2Go,
TouchChat, and letterboards, consistently throughout the school day
• Support students in using their chosen communication tools across all settings, including
instruction, transitions, lunch, and play
• Serve as an active communication partner, interpreting a...