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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe EASTCONNs Bridges Community School (Autism Program) is seeking a Student Support Specialist II to provide 1:1 supportwith children with autism and related disabilities. The Support Specialist II assists students and other classroom staff to promote a safe and healthy environment for learning within our Autism program in Columbia. Experience with childrenwith autism spectrum disordersor significant behavioral needs and application ofapplied behavior analysis preferred.
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Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: High School Diploma or GED and
Experience: Employment as a Student Support Specialist I or comparable position.
Or: Combination of education and experience that is a substantial equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. As required by the assigned program: 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).
2. Depending on Program: Complete and maintain certification for First Aid and CPR.
3. Per programs or schools fidelity measures and expectations: Continually meet satisfactory criteria in 75 or more of assessed categories pertaining to student programming implementation.
4. Other specific program requirements.
At EASTCONN we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion drive and perspective are what matter most to us.
As an EEO/AA employer EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation based upon a persons race color religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other characteristic protected under applicable law and caste which is protected by our policies.
AA/EOE
M/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time