Student Support Specialist II

Eastconn • Columbia, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The EASTCONN's Bridges Community School (Autism Program) is seeking a Student Support Specialist II to provide 1:1 support with children with autism and related disabilities. This position will work under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher or other certified staff and will assist students and other classroom staff to promote a safe and healthy environment for learning, working directly with students within our Autism program in Columbia. Experience with children with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs and application of applied behavior analysis preferred. To learn more about our program, click on EASTCONN Bridges Community School.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Employment as a Student Support Specialist I or comparable position.
• Combination of education and experience that is a substantial equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Within six (6) months of appointment, must successfully obtain and maintain certification in the relevant crisis management procedure implemented by the program to which they are assigned (e.g., Safety Care or PMT).
• Complete and maintain certification for First Aid and CPR (depending on program).
• Continually meet satisfactory criteria in 75% or more of assessed categories pertaining to student programming implementation (per program’s or school’s fidelity measures and expectations).
• Other specific program requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children with autism spectrum disorders or significant behavioral needs.
• Application of applied behavior analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support with children with autism and related disabilities.
• Assist students and other classroom staff to promote a safe and healthy environment for learning.
• Work directly with students within our Autism program.

What This Job Offers

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