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Student Support Specialist - Special Education Alternative Program

Zion-Benton Township High School District 126
Zion, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Specialist - Special Education Alternative Program position at Zion-Benton Township High School District 126?

    JobID: 493

    Position Type:
    Support Staff/Student Support Specialist
    Date Posted:
    11/19/2025
    Location:
    Zion-Benton Alternative Program
    Closing Date:
    Until Filled

    Position
    :
    Student Support Specialist

    Location:
    Zion Alternative Program

    Reports To:
    Director of Special Ed & Division Chair for Alternative Programming

    Term:
    180-day contract (teacher attendance days). Union affiliated.

    General Responsibilities:
    Assists teachers and administration with student behavior management through
    supervising students and providing proactive intervention services. Assists with
    various program operational needs.

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Combination of comparable college credits and related experience will be considered.
    Experience in public school environment and students with emotional and behavioral problems preferred.
    Excellent communication skills and positive rapport with high school students required.

    Application Procedures:

    NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
    Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities for advancement, including promotion and training, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disibility, national origin, stats as a dsabled or military veteran, or on any other basis when prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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