Classroom Support Staff/ Job Coach

Solterra-Academy; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trainings provided by Solterra Academy

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Retirement savings plan with employer匹

PTO based on service length and role

Educational Reimbursement up to $4,200

Job summary

Solterra Academy is seeking a Classroom Support Staff member for our Vocational department. You will assist teachers in implementing academic, vocational, and behavioral programs, supervise students, and contribute to a safe classroom and work-site environment.

The role requires driving duties, data collection, and occupancy in a year-round program with in-person hours, including summer sessions. CPR and TCI certifications are required within specified windows.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required after hire (training provided).

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.

Skills

Behavior management

Data recording

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

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).

Background Check Requirements

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.