Student Support Specialist

Replications, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

3% 401k employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Sick and Safe Leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Replications, Inc. seeks a Student Support Specialist to provide social-emotional support and targeted interventions for PK–5 students within a school setting.

The role reports to the Community School Director and collaborates with social workers, counselors, and wellness professionals to ensure cohesive interventions. This full-time, hourly position emphasizes building strong student and family partnerships, organizing support groups, and advocating for students to improve attendance and

Qualifications

• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic and passionate about working with students and families.
• Experience engaging with children and building positive family partnerships.
• Experience implementing age-appropriate behavior and attendance interventions.
• Skilled in designing and delivering SEL activities.
• Committed to education, equity and diverse communities.
• Reflective about learning processes and behavior modification strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
• Guide students through SEL activities to foster growth.
• Participate in advisory groups to support student needs.
• Organize and lead student support groups.
• Advocate for students and connect families with resources.
• Assist students in developing strategies to manage behavior.
• Support attendance and engagement planning.
• Help students set educational and career goals.
• Provide targeted attendance support, including follow-ups.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Engaging with families

SEL design

Equity commitment

Education

High School Diploma

DOE Fingerprinted

Job description

StartDate:August 3, 2026
Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 amto4:00 pm
Job Type:Full-time, hourly
Location:275 Harlem River Park Bridge, Bronx, NY 10453

OrganizationOverview

Replications, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and implementing high-impact educational models that foster student success and community engagement. Our vision is that every child in every community has access to a dynamic and joyful public school that empowers them to thrive. We partner with schools to provide comprehensive support services to drive student academic achievement and social-emotional development. To learn more about Replications, visitwww.replications.org.

Why Join Replications, Inc.?

This is your chance to contribute directly to an organization committed to transforming public education and empowering communities.

Position Overview

Replications,Inc.isseekinga passionate and skilledStudent Support Specialistto provide social-emotional support and targeted interventions that help improve student behavior and attendance.Reportingto the Community School Director,theSpecialist will work collaboratively with social workers, counselors, and wellness professionals to ensure cohesive and aligned interventions. This role is ideal for an experienced professional committed to supporting students ingrades PK–5within a school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Build andmaintainstrong, supportive relationships with students and their families
• Guide students through social and emotional learning activities to foster personal growth
• Participate in advisory groups, asappropriate, to support student needs
• Organize and lead student support groups, as appropriate
• Advocate for students and connect them and their families with essential resources
• Assiststudents in developing effective strategies to manage behavior
• Support students in creating plans to improve attendance and engagement
• Help studentsestablishand achieve educational and career goals
• Provide targeted attendance support, including wake-up calls, incentives, and follow-ups
• Offer constructive, compassionate feedback to encourage student success
• Celebrate student achievements and milestone
• Actively seeks opportunities to better support students and their families

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Energetic and passionate about working with students and families
• Enjoys engaging with children and building positive family partnerships
• Experienced in implementing age-appropriate and developmentally sound behavior and attendance interventions
• Skilled in designing and delivering SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) activities and strategies
• Deeply committed to education, equity, and supporting diverse communities
• Reflective and thoughtful about learning processes and behavior modification strategies

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• DOE Fingerprinted

Pay and Benefits

• $25-$40/hour
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 3% 401k employer match
• $3,000 tuition reimbursement
• Sick and Safe Leave
• FSA accountoption
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  

Replications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of allbackgrounds,particularlythosefromhistoricallyunderrepresentedcommunities.