District‑Wide Therapeutic Support Specialist

Richland County School District One

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Richland County School District One in Columbia, SC seeks a Therapeutic Assistant to support emotionally handicapped students and assist staff in behavior management. The role includes counseling, planning therapeutic activities, and documenting student progress, under supervision of the principal and Director of Special Education.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least one year of related experience; collaboration with psychologists and teachers is

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, special education, child development or closely related field plus one year of related experience.
Equivalent education, training and experience may be considered.
Ability to work with emotionally handicapped students and families.

Responsibilities

Intervenes with students in crises to manage behavior and support academic progress.
Counsels students individually and in groups and communicates with teachers and psychologists.
Assists teachers and administrators in maintaining classroom order and safety.
Provides one-on-one and group counseling and plans therapeutic activities.
Documents behavior, prepares reports and coordinates with staff.

Skills

Behavior management

Counseling students

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, special education, child development or closely related field

Job description

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least one year of related experience; collaboration with psychologists and teachers is

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