Student Support Specialist Queens

ABOUT US:

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

SUMMARY:

New York Edge seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsible individual to fill the role of Student Support Specialist. In this part-time position, you will be responsible for helping students remove or manage barriers that negatively impact their academic, social, and emotional success at school through positive behavior management interventions. This role reports to the Community School Director.

Schedule:

Part-time

Monday – Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Days/Shifts vary depending on site needs)

This role requires you to be in person. 

Location:

We have locations across the five boroughs!

PAY:

$30-40/hr - pay will be commensurate with experience and credentials

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement the school’s social-emotional learning and behavioral support interventions inside and outside the classroom.

• Work with key stakeholders to understand students’ underlying needs to ensure that intervention strategies are tailored to each student.

• Engage in long and short-term planning, addressing the individual needs of each student.

• Safely implement proper crisis prevention and response protocols. 

• Present oneself as an integral member of the educational team.

• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, and community members in a way that models teamwork, encourages cooperative interaction among employees, supports collaboration, and promotes a high level of open and honest communication. 

• Express oneself clearly and confidently orally and in writing. 

• Participate in regular faculty development, reflective practice, professional organizations, peer coaching, and group work.

• Have an open-door policy for all members of the school community.

• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Community School Director.

Required Skills:

• Possess familiarity and experience with student behavior models, such as Therapeutic Crisis Interventions for Schools (TCIS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

• Evidence of success with students who exhibit academic, social, and emotional struggles, students with special needs, youth living in high poverty, and their families.

• Exhibits an exceptional ability to stay calm and focused despite significant behaviors.

• Possess the ability to think quickly on one's feet to analyze the possible cause and function of a behavior and determine the best intervention.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of social-emotional learning and child development skills.

• Exhibits the ability to make a genuine connection with each student.

• Embraces the conviction that all students have the natural ability to succeed at high levels of learning and believes that the behaviors and actions of the adults in the school nurture, develop, and encourage each student's growth.

• Displays the ability to build caring and considerate relationships that demonstrate regard and respect for all people.

• A belief that decisions should be made from the perspective of putting students’ needs first. 

• Has the ability to resolve student problems and make decisions based on developmental appropriateness, educational research, and understanding the issues underlying an individual student’s behavior.

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct oneself in a way that maintains the integrity of the position and the school.

• Possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, parents, students, and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, school counseling, social work, or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of experience working with youth in an urban environment (such as social worker, counselor, case manager, etc.).

• Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, Google Drive, and database management.

• Bilingual Spanish language preferred.

• Experience implementing crisis communication, crisis prevention, and response in grades 6-8.

•  Physically capable of safely implementing crisis prevention and response for middle-school-aged children. 

The Student Support Specialist will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/