Solterra Academy
Location
New Britain, Connecticut
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
Provide academic, vocational, and behavioral support to students with severe challenges in a classroom and community setting. Implement behavior intervention plans and collect performance data while ensuring a safe environment.
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must obtain CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certifications and be able to secure a Public Service license for driving students.
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 in our Vocational department, 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 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Positive Behavior interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. This role may involve rotating among various classrooms.
Must be willing and able to get a Public Service license to drive students to and from work sites as well as field trips in a school van. Provide active supervision and assist students ages 18 through 22 who are placed at a community work sites. 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.
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.
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.
Market context
In Connecticut, Classroom Support Staff and Job Coach roles often reflect steady demand in schools and transition programs that support student independence and workplace readiness. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, CPR and TCI certifications, and the ability to secure a Public Service license for student transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm certification timelines before applying.
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