What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Assistant position at Avon Board of Education?
Avon Public Schools
Position: Student Support Assistant (Multiple positions available at Pine Grove and Roaring Brook Elementary Schools)
Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, community, or clinical setting.
- Prior experience supporting early childhood learners (PK-4)
- Demonstrated ability to teach or reinforce positive social, behavioral, and self-regulation skills.
- Strong understanding of child development, SEL frameworks, and positive behavior supports.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with staff, students, and families.
- Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young children.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities: To equip students with the foundational social-emotional and self-regulation skills they need to engage in learning, while ensuring they feel safe, supported, and prepared to succeed in the classroom.
Terms of Employment: Position to start ASAP through the end of the 2025-26 School Year. 20 hours a week as determined by the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator and/or building principal; $25.00 per hour. No employee benefits are associated with this position.