Classroom Support Staff
Solterra Academy
Location
New Britain, Connecticut
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide active supervision and academic assistance to students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans and collect performance data to maintain a safe learning environment.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree and experience with severe behaviors are preferred. Candidates must obtain CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certifications within 90 days of hire.
Job description
Description Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child.
Join our team as a Classroom Support Staff member, assisting teachers and support teams in implementing academic, vocational, and behavioral programs in the classroom and surrounding school environment. Under teacher and administration supervision, you'll provide support for activities, transitions, and implement needed behavioral interventions. Record student performance data and contribute to creating a safe environment through effective TCI and PBIS practices. This role may involve rotating among various classrooms.
$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Schedule
- Monday to
- Friday, 7:30
- AM to 2:45
- PM (In-Person)
- Summer
- Hours:
- Monday to
- Friday 8:00
- AM - 2:00
- PM (In-Person)
- Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.
Responsibilities
Provide active supervision and assist students within the classroom and throughout the school environment. Assist students with academic tasks. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students. Provide feedback to students in a therapeutic manner. Collect data on student behaviors.
Benefits
Paid Holiday breaks Trainings provided by Solterra Academy Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Retirement savings plan with employer matching. PTO based on service length and position type for personal, medical, and vacation needs. Educational Reimbursement up to $4,200.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree preferred Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors is a plus CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy). Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy). Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Annual reviews
- Potential bonuses
- Trainings provided by Solterra Academy
- Paid Holiday breaks
- Educational Reimbursement up to $4,200