Community Support Specialist - 10 month position
Position Summary
The Community Support Staff are responsible for planning and providing community-based academic, vocational, social skills, and transition experiences to meet assigned students' needs as outlined by county curricula and as stated in the objectives of the students' IEP. CSS works under the supervision of a certified teacher and in collaboration with therapists and other staff to provide individualized instruction, manage student behaviors, and train social skills.
Essential Responsibilities
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Instructional – Under the supervision of a certified teacher:
- Plans and implements lessons and activities designed to address the specific strengths and needs of student(s) to meet the IEP and ITP goals and to meet curriculum guidelines;
- Completes educational assessments;
- Ensures documentation meets regulation mandates, timelines, and quality.
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Therapeutic – In collaboration with the therapists and crisis intervention specialist:
- Provides crisis management;
- Aids student(s) in accessing community resources (e.g., arranging and keeping appointments);
- Implements behavior management system.
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Transition – In collaboration with the transition specialist, transition coordinator, and/or job coach:
- Supports employment and career development, including:
- Vocational assessment,
- Career exploration,
- Internship/Employment placement,
- Provides students with self-advocacy skills.
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Coordinates and provides transportation for assigned students between their places of residence, locations in the community for school-related activities and the school site.
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Participates in site and Pathways-wide interdisciplinary staff meetings, as appropriate.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
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High school diploma or GED.
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Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
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Knowledge of all standard operating procedures, policies, and procedures.
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Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
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Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
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Technologically competent, including working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook and Google.
Mandatory Training Requirements
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Continues self-development through participation in continued education, seminars, workshops, etc.
Pay Range
$36,000 - $38,000 per year
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