Upper School Student Support Specialist
About The Position
The Upper School Student Support Specialist provides support to students in special education programs. Under the direction of the Special Education Coordinator, the specialist assists general education and special education faculty with students who need academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support. The role includes working with students individually and in small groups, helping implement IEPs, and supporting students with organization and academic success. The specialist also provides research-based, data-driven specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals and objectives, as directed by the Special Education Coordinator. When needed, the role includes implementing self-care programs and directly assisting students with activities such as toileting, positioning, and lifting. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires patience, kindness, strong organization and communication, and the ability to collaborate with faculty and support a diverse student population. CPI certification is required or the candidate must be willing to attend certification training, and the candidate must be physically able to apply the necessary CPI techniques. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Employees contracted for at least 30 hours per week receive base-level health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance premiums paid in full by Thomas MacLaren School. Employees contracted for fewer than 30 hours per week do not receive benefits.
Requirements
- High school degree.
- Exceptionally well-organized.
- Creativity in assisting students with organization.
- Patience and kindness toward students.
- CPI certification or willingness to attend certification training.
- Physical ability to apply necessary CPI techniques.
- Clear and regular communication with faculty members and the Head of School.
- Love of educating children and ability to impart a love of learning to children.
- Ability to administer oral examinations.
- Effective verbal and written communication with children and adults.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Commitment to a diverse student population and closing the achievement gap.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Experience with behavior intervention programs encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Assist general education and special education faculty, at the direction of the Special Education Coordinator, with students needing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support.
- Work with students one-on-one or in small groups.
- Assist the Special Education team in implementing IEPs.
- Help students organize materials for academic success.
- Provide research-based, data-driven specialized instruction addressing IEP goals and objectives, as directed by the Special Education Coordinator.
- Implement self-care programs and provide direct assistance with toileting, positioning, lifting, and other needs as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, the school pays 100% of base premiums for base-level health, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance coverage.
- No benefits are provided to employees contracted for fewer than 30 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
