School Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support on a daily basis to lead teachers as directed by the Principal and the Building Operations Manager
• Provide behavior and physical support to students as needed (this may include bathroom assistance to preschool and/or special needs students)
• In-house substitute for Assistant Teacher in classrooms as needed
• Act as a “utility player” throughout the building, providing support as determined by the Building Operations Manager and school administration
• Safely supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom
• Assist the Food Service Coordinator with preparation/cleanup of food service areas (no cooking required)
• Avoids delivery of food at specified location
• Prepare plates of food for students and staff
• Deliver lunch to classrooms
• Maintain kitchen sanitation
• Follows and adheres to the food service guidelines set forth by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Obeys state health code regulations for food service
• Meets schedules and timelines
• Facilitate activities for students in after-care
• Keep accurate attendance records following check-in and check-out procedures
• Safely supervise students indoors and outside, using good judgment in dealing with situations – behavioral, safety, instructional, etc.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their student(s)
• Ensure that the building is locked and secure upon your departure

Requirements

• High School graduate with at least 12 hours of post-secondary education, Associate’s degree preferred
• Two years of experience working with young students in a school or other supervised setting
• Flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the work
• Resourceful and a good problem-solver
• Committed to whole-child education and meeting children’s needs holistically
• Effective communication skills with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated success working with a diverse student population
• Deeply grounded in racial equity and have strong alignment with anti-bias, anti-racism values