What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Specialist - Elementary position at Barre City Elementary and Middle School?
The Student Support Specialist is a member of the Behavior Team and plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. Working with other members of the Behavior Team, the Student Support Specialist assists in developing and implementing behavior support plans, conducting assessments, and providing direct intervention and support to individuals. The primary objective of this role is to promote positive behavior change, teach appropriate skills, and create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with behavioral needs. This position is available immediately.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with behavior assessment and analysis
- Developing and implementing behavior support plans
- Direct intervention and skill building, including 1:1 intervention and support, focusing on teaching appropriate behaviors and social, emotional, and adaptive skills
- Collaborating with teachers, behavior specialists, and administration
- Collecting and summarizing behavioral data through graphs and/or reports and entering data into student management tool
- Participating in required trainings and meetings
- Communicating necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and administration regarding student progress and student need
Student Support Specialists must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in behavior intervention, behavior analysis, and de-escalation
- Sense of humor and a flexible approach to building relationships
- Growth Mindset with students and staff
- A willingness to be trained and maintain SEL/behavioral support skills in Trauma Informed and Restorative Practice approaches and strategies, Handle with Care, and other relevant topics
- Ability to maintain a physically active day (walk distance, run, lift to various degrees)
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Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Other education plus 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
Pay range is $23.73 - $33.30/hour based on previous experience as a BI or equivalent. This position also comes with a full benefits package.
Salary : $24 - $33