Classroom Support Staff
About The Position
Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 who require intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. The Academy aims to foster a supportive, developmentally appropriate environment tailored to individual student needs. Classroom Support Staff assist teachers and support teams in implementing academic, vocational, and behavioral programs in classrooms and the surrounding school environment. Under teacher and administration supervision, this role supports activities and transitions, implements needed behavioral interventions, records student performance data, and helps maintain a safe environment through effective TCI and PBIS practices. Staff may rotate among various classrooms. The position is in person, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM during the regular school year and 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM during summer hours. It requires a year-round commitment covering both the regular school year and summer session; summer-only employment is not offered. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR certification required within 90 days of hire; training is provided by Solterra Academy.
- Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention is required; the first training course is provided after the hire date.
- Candidates are subject to pre-employment background screening, including drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide active supervision and assist students within the classroom and throughout the school environment.
- Assist students with academic tasks.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students.
- Provide feedback to students in a therapeutic manner.
- Collect data on student behaviors.
Benefits
- Paid holiday breaks.
- Trainings provided by Solterra Academy.
- Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- PTO based on service length and position type for personal, medical, and vacation needs.
- Educational reimbursement up to $4,200.
- $1,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
