Student Support Specialist II

Eastconn • Windham, CT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

EASTCONN’s Transition Academy in Willimantic, Connecticut, is seeking a Student Support Specialist II to assist students and classroom staff in promoting a safe, healthy learning environment. The position works under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher or other certified staff member, who assigns tasks and reviews completed work.

EASTCONN’s Transition Program helps students with disabilities ages 18 to 21 transition from school to adult life. It develops skills for independent living, vocational training, and community integration, with personalized support in employment, social skills, and daily living activities. The program collaborates with families and local agencies and emphasizes self-advocacy and real-world experience.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and employment as a Student Support Specialist I or in a comparable position, or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience. Program-specific requirements may include obtaining and maintaining certification in the relevant crisis management procedure within six months of appointment, maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, and meeting program fidelity criteria for student programming implementation. Benefits eligibility depends on the position and scheduled hours, and benefits are subject to applicable union contracts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Employment as a Student Support Specialist I or in a comparable position, or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Within six months of appointment, obtain and maintain certification in the applicable program crisis management procedure, such as Safety Care or PMT.
• Depending on the program, complete and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Continually meet satisfactory criteria in at least 75% of assessed categories related to student programming implementation.
• Meet other specific requirements of the assigned program.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and other classroom staff to promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Complete tasks assigned by a Special Education Teacher or other certified staff member.
• Implement student programming in accordance with program or school fidelity measures and expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan where applicable.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Paid sick leave and personal leave, as applicable.
• Employer-paid life insurance and optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED