Student Support Specialist II

Eastconn

Job Location:

Windham, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

EASTCONNs Transition Academy located in Willimantic CT. is recruiting for a Student Support Specialist II to assist students and other classroom staff to promote a safe and healthy environment for learning. This position works under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher or other certified staff who assigns tasks and reviews work upon completion.

EASTCONNs Transition Program is designed to help students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21 make a successful transition from school to adult life. The program focuses on developing the skills needed for independent living vocational training and community integration. Students receive personalized support in areas such as employment social skills and daily living activities. The program works collaboratively with families and local agencies to ensure a smooth transition to adulthood emphasizing self-advocacy and real-world experience to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

To learn more about this position and why EASTCONNs Transition Academy is a great place to work click here.

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

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About Company

Eastconn

Established in 1980, under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a, EASTCONN is one of Connecticut’s six, public, non-profit, Regional Educational Service Centers. EASTCONN was formed when two small, eastern Connecticut public service agencies merged in order to more effectively provide re ... View more

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