Student Support Specialist for IDD: Empower Growth

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center is seeking a Student Support Specialist at their Head Quarters in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on providing individualized educational, behavioral, social, and personal support to students with IDD in a structured school setting.

Responsibilities include direct supervision, assisting teachers with instruction, implementing IEP/ISP/BIP/ICSP guidelines, and ensuring safety using CPI techniques. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with IDD or special education preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, CPI certifications must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and individualized support to students throughout the school day.
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional activities through one-on-one and small-group support.
• Implement strategies from IEP/ISP/BIP/ICSP while using CPI techniques to maintain safety.
• Document student attendance, behavioral observations, progress, incidents, and health concerns per policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, administrators, transportation staff, and families to provide consistent services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Orange Grove Center is seeking a Student Support Specialist at their Head Quarters in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on providing individualized educational, behavioral, social, and personal support to students with IDD in a structured school setting.

Responsibilities include direct supervision, assisting teachers with instruction, implementing IEP/ISP/BIP/ICSP guidelines, and ensuring safety using CPI techniques. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.