High School Alternative Program Student Support Specialist

Spaulding Educational Alternatives; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Spaulding Educational Alternatives (SEA) in Barre, Vermont is seeking a Student Support Specialist to assist high school students facing social-emotional challenges. You will collaborate with teaching and counseling staff to support academic and social-emotional needs using a trauma-informed, problem-solving approach.

Bachelor's degree preferred; 3–5 years in an educational setting with youth is desirable. Pay ranges from $24.44 to $34.30 per hour with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in an educational setting with youth.
• Experience in a high school alternative program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic and social-emotional needs through collaborative problem solving.
• Work with teaching and counseling staff to implement trauma-informed approaches.
• Contribute to the SEA program's mission and PBGR/PLP framework.

Skills

Student support

Trauma-informed

Collaboration

Behavior support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PBGR/PLP tools

Job description

High School Alternative Program Student Support Specialist

Barre Unified Union School District Spaulding Educational Alternatives - Barre, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5915967
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Spaulding Educational Alternative (SEA) program is seeking a Student Support Specialist to work with high school students who present social emotional challenges. The SEA program is an an off campus alternative school program utilizing a trauma informed approach to meet the individualized needs of students. The Student Support Specialist works with teaching and counseling staff to support students' academic and social emotional needs through a collaborative problem solving process.

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Other education plus 3-5 years of relevant experience working in an educational setting with youth.

Pay range is $24.44 - $34.30/hour based on previous experience as a BI or equivalent. This position also comes with a full benefits package.

SEA Mission: At the SEA, we commit ourselves to supporting our students’ individual needs and to build meaningful relationships with each of them to empower them to recognize their inherent self worth and to discover and embrace their own unique way to persevere, learn, and succeed.

SEA Program Description: Spaulding Educational Alternatives (the SEA) is an alternative school within the Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD) that supports students with IEPs around their social/emotional and academic needs. The vision for SEA involves 4 major components: (1) social-emotional support with a therapeutic component, (2) rigorous academics delivered with a real world context, (3) community connections and (4) a robust training and employment program.

The social-emotional component includes implementing a trauma informed proactive and collaborative problem solving approach as well as 2 full-time licensed mental health clinicians.

The academic component involves experiential and project-based learning, integrated across all activities. Supported by Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR) Access Plan, students can learn in a manner and at a pace that is appropriate for them as outlined in their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).

The SEA offers vocational learning opportunities in woodworking/carpentry, Automotive/ welding, Culinary, and Agriculture within it’s facility and through community partners.

The community component involves developing community within the school (for students that have historically felt rejected by their school community) and beyond to parents/families as well as fostering positive connections in the broader Barre and Vermont communities.

Our robust transition program will include a well-developed and active vocational component. This will include all elements of progressive employment, planning for post-secondary education and training (including college, supported college, trade schools and training programs) and independent living preparation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.44 to $34.30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sue Cioffi , Administrative Assistant
• Special Services
• Email: [e-mail]

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