Middle School / High School Attleboro Community Academy Student Support Specialist

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of highly effective and culturally responsive staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness and inclusivity to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.Student Support SpecialistMiddle School / High School Attleboro Community AcademyJob Goal : To assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students to learn.Requirements : A minimum of 2 years experience with at-risk youth, preferably in a school settingBachelor's degree7D license preferredEssential Functions : Implements intervention and de-escalation strategies with students who display behavioral needs in the classroom setting.Collaborates with staff and students to develop individual and school wide non-academic supports.Provides academic assistance both inside the classroom, and individually as directed by the teacher.Confers with the administration or designated professional at the close of school to review student attendance, behavior, and academic issues.Provides additional student supports when requested.Supervises students during lunch and maintains a calm environment.Collects data on students' progress.Collaborates with teachers to help students achieve their maximum potential.Maintains the orderly flow of foot traffic in the hallwayMonitors restrooms and other locations throughout the day.Enforces all school rules.May function as a representative for students to bring issues / concerns to the attention of teachers, counselors, and administrators.Reports illegal activities, questionable or unsafe conditions or problems with security to the administration / designee.Recommends improvements in security and safety of the facilities to the administration / designee.Evaluates the interactions in a given situation and calls for assistance if necessary.Assists in resolving conflicts and similar problem situations between students.Assists with implementing school wide student management plan and incentive programs.Assists with plans to provide for a successful opening and closing of the school year.Develops and maintains positive internal lines of communication between students and staff.Develops and maintains positive external lines of communication with parents, visitors, community agencies, and other public agencies.Runs extracurricular activitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of de-escalation technique for at-risk studentsAbility to follow oral and written directionsAbility to work with a diverse group of studentsAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parentsKnowledge of restorative justice practicesApplications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com http : / / www.attleboroschools.com / . Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro https : / / attleboroschools.tedk12.com / hire / index.aspx to apply for this job.INTERNAL - Click the Internal https : / / attleboroschools.tedk12.com / hire / internalLogin.aspx link in the upper right section of the page or log in as Internal.E.O.E.The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race

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