Student Support Specialist

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Av

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services seeks a Student Support Specialist to work with a certified teacher, providing 1:1 and small-group academic support and reinforcing lessons to help students stay on track academically.

The role emphasizes being a positive role model, maintaining a safe classroom, monitoring progress with staff, and collaborating on student development. A Bachelor's degree is required, with PA teaching certification or emergency permit preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in any subject.
• Education and Experience Preferred: interest in education, youth development, or human services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support (reading, math, and core subjects).
• Reinforce lessons and help students complete schoolwork.
• Support classroom structure, routines, and engagement.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students.
• Monitor and communicate student progress with teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and productive classroom environment.
• Participate in team discussions around student progress and development.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

Small-group instruction

Positive role model

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any subject

Job description

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Student Support Specialist

Regular Full Time South Mountain, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 10131

Salary: $25.00 Annually

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Student Support Specialist

10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Available after 30 days of employment
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Student Support Specialist you will:

• Work alongside a certified Teacher and play a key role in helping students stay on track academically
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support (reading, math, and core subjects)
• Reinforce lessons and help students complete schoolwork
• Support classroom structure, routines, and engagement
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students
• Monitor and communicate student progress with teaching staff
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and productive classroom environment
• Participate in team discussions around student progress and development

Who We’re Looking For

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in any subject

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Interest in education, youth development, or human services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm, structured, and supportive in a classroom setting
• PA Teaching Certification (Public School Certification (public I or II) or Private Academic School Certification), or ability to work under and maintain an emergency permit.
• Experience using effective behavior management techniques in relating to children to encourage participation and positive relationships and demonstrates enthusiasm in lessons.

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, year-round

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.