Student Support Specialist

Replications, Inc.•New York, NY

2d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Replications, Inc. is seeking a Student Support Specialist to provide social-emotional support and targeted interventions that improve student behavior and attendance. The Specialist supports students in grades PK–5 in a school setting and works collaboratively with social workers, counselors, and wellness professionals to ensure interventions are cohesive and aligned. The position reports to the Community School Director. The role involves building supportive relationships with students and families, leading or participating in appropriate social-emotional learning and student support activities, advocating for students and connecting families with resources, and helping students improve behavior, attendance, engagement, and educational and career goal-setting. The position is full-time, hourly, based at 275 Harlem River Park Bridge, Bronx, NY 10453, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The start date is August 3, 2026. Pay is $25–$40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
DOE fingerprinting.
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience implementing age-appropriate and developmentally sound behavior and attendance interventions.
Skill in designing and delivering social-emotional learning activities and strategies.
Commitment to education, equity, and supporting diverse communities.
Reflective and thoughtful approach to learning processes and behavior modification strategies.
Energy and passion for working with students and families; enjoys engaging with children and building positive family partnerships.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with students and their families.
Guide students through social and emotional learning activities to foster personal growth.
Participate in advisory groups, as appropriate, to support student needs.
Organize and lead student support groups, as appropriate.
Advocate for students and connect them and their families with essential resources.
Assist students in developing effective strategies to manage behavior.
Support students in creating plans to improve attendance and engagement.
Help students establish and achieve educational and career goals.
Provide targeted attendance support, including wake-up calls, incentives, and follow-ups.
Offer constructive, compassionate feedback to encourage student success.
Celebrate student achievements and milestones.
Actively seek opportunities to better support students and their families.