Classroom Support Staff/ Job Coach

Solterra-Academy; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Solterra Academy in New Britain, CT seeks a Classroom Support Staff member for our Vocational department. You will assist teachers, support students in academic, vocational, and behavioral programs, and help implement TCI and PBIS practices.

Responsibilities include supervision, data collection on student behaviors, and coordinating with the team to ensure a safe learning environment. A year-round commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within first training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and assist students aged 18–22 at work sites.
• Assist students with academic tasks in classroom and community settings.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for assigned students.
• Provide feedback to students therapeutically and collect data on behaviors.
• May rotate among classrooms to support teams and activities.

Skills

Active supervision

Student support

Behavior interventions

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child.

Join our team as a Classroom Support Staff member in our Vocational department, assisting teachers and support teams in implementing academic, vocational, and behavioral programs in the classroom and surrounding school environment. Under teacher and administration supervision, you'll provide support for activities, transitions, and implement needed behavioral interventions. Record student performance data and contribute to creating a safe environment through effective Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Positive Behavior interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. This role may involve rotating among various classrooms.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM (In-Person)

Summer Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person)

Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing and able to get a Public Service license to drive students to and from work sites as well as field trips in a school van.
• Provide active supervision and assist students ages 18 through 22 who are placed at a community work sites.
• Assist students with academic tasks.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students.
• Provide feedback to students in a therapeutic manner.
• Collect data on student behaviors.

Benefits

• Trainings provided by Solterra Academy
• Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• PTO based on service length and position type for personal, medical, and vacation needs.
• Educational Reimbursement up to $4,200.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors is a plus
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy).
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy).

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.