Middle SchoolHigh School Student Support Specialist Attleboro Community Academy

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective diverse and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Student Support Specialist

Middle & High School Attleboro Community Academy

Start date: August 25 2026 (with orientation days prior)

Job Goal: To assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students to learn.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience with at-risk youth preferably in a school setting
• Bachelors degree
• 7D license preferred

Essential Functions:

• Build positive supportive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Implement intervention behavior support and de-escalation strategies to support student success.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students individually in small groups and within classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers counselors administrators and support staff to develop and implement student support plans.
• Monitor and support student behavior throughout the school day including classrooms hallways common areas lunch and restrooms.
• Assist in resolving student conflicts and proactively address issues that impact school culture and safety.
• Support implementation of school-wide systems routines behavior expectations and incentive programs.
• Serve as a liaison between students and staff helping students effectively communicate concerns and advocate for their needs.
• Report safety concerns security issues and illegal or unsafe activities to administration in a timely manner.
• Assist with school-wide events extracurricular activities and opening/closing-of-year responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community.
• Work independently identify areas of need and proactively provide support without requiring direct supervision.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for working with adolescents from diverse backgrounds and supporting their growth academically socially and emotionally.
• Strong relationship-building communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience compassion and the ability to balance empathy with accountability.
• Ability to remain calm professional and solution-oriented in challenging situations.
• Positive energy initiative and a team-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn core academic content to support student learning across settings.
• Ability to adapt problem-solve and respond effectively to the changing needs of students and staff.

Salary Range: $43192 - $47397

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