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 the therapists, and other staff to provide individualized instruction, management of student behaviors and social skills training, and job development skills.
Essential Responsibilities
-
Instructional – Under the supervision of a certified teacher.
a) 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;
b) Provides instructional assistance to teachers;
c) Completes educational assessments;
d) Ensures documentation meets regulation mandates, timelines, and quality. -
Treatment – In collaboration with the therapists and crisis intervention specialist.
a) Provides crisis management;
b) Assists student(s) in accessing community resources (e.g., arranging and keeping appointments);
c) Implements behavior management system. -
Transition – In collaboration with the transition specialist, transition coordinator and/or job coach.
a) Supports employment and career development, including: (a) Vocational assessment, (b) Career exploration, (c) Internship/Employment placement, (d) Provides students with self-advocacy skills. -
Coordination and Transportation – Coordinates and provides transportation for assigned students between their places of residence, locations in the community for school-related activities and the school site.
-
Interdisciplinary Meetings – Participates in site and Pathways-wide interdisciplinary staff meetings, as appropriate.
-
Other Duties – Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
-
High school diploma or GED.
-
Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
-
Knowledge of all standard operating procedures, policies, and procedures.
-
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
-
Skilled and able to interact with students, peers, leadership, and other stakeholders in an effective and professional manner.
-
Skilled and able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
-
Technologically competent, including working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook and Google.
Mandatory Training Requirements
-
Continues self-development through participation in continued education, seminars, workshops, etc.
Pay Range
$36,000 - $38,000 per year
Apply for this Position
Apply here