Teacher Support Specialist (#1391)

As a Teacher Support Specialist, you will assist students in developing their educational, social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
Requirements include High School degree or GED, valid driver’s license and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.
Hours Schedule / $18.
27 per hour Req # Date posted 40 Mon -Fri 7a-3p 1391 5/18/23 ***If you pick up shifts between the hours of 7am Saturday through 6:59am Monday there is a weekend differential of $3.
00 per hour for hours worked ! *** Key Responsibilities: · In cooperation with Special Education teacher, plan and implement classroom related activities.
· In absence of Special Education Teacher, assume responsibility for the classroom.
· Supervise students in classroom-related activities.
· Work cooperatively with team members to implement IEP objectives.
· Maintain appearance of the classroom.
· Record behavioral progress in individual tracking logs on daily basis.
· Daily communication with Special Education teacher regarding issues which impact students.
· Active participation in supervision and Special Education component meetings.
· Plan and/or assist with activities for school vacations and summer school recreation program.
· Correct students’ classroom work.
Review results with student and teacher.
· Understand and implement the school behavior management program.
· Design and implement individualized and group behavior management programs.
· Other responsibilities as designated by Special Education Teacher or Principal.
· Implement pre-vocational/vocational activities.
· Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies.
Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position.
Generous benefits package! Excellent health insurance coverage, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA, retirement account with company match (up to 5%!), generous time off bank and more.
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! Benefits: Benefits are available to full and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position.
Eligibility is generally the first day of the 3rd month of employment or at open enrollment (for eligible employees) in June.
Details are provided through Human Resources and the collective bargaining agreement.
The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change.
Earned Time Away – accrues at the rate of five weeks a year and can be used for any personal time off including vacation time, sick leave and holidays.
After one year, it increases to six weeks, after three years to seven weeks and after ten years to eight weeks.
Time is prorated for part-time employees.
Extended Sick Leave - accrues at the rate of one week a year and may be used starting on day one of an accident or in-patient hospitalization, or day six of an illness.
ESL can be used for an employees own illness.
Time is prorated for part-time employees.
Life Insurance/AD&D – Life insurance in the amount of $10,000 is provided at no cost, as well as a matching amount for Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
You will need only to complete a beneficiary form.
Long-term Disability - coverage is provided at no cost.
It allows an employee to apply for up to 60% of their basic monthly earnings up to $5,000 after three months of disability.
Health Insurance - The agency offers 3 health insurance plans through Health Plans, Inc.
, which uses the Harvard Pilgrim provider network.
You may select individual, one + one, or family coverage.
The cost is shared by the staff member and the agency, based on the plan type, membership status and number of hours worked.
Employee premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis.
Domestic partners may be eligible for coverage.
Flex Spending Account - allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction for out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision and/or dependent care expenses.
Retirement Plan - The 403B is a voluntary plan available through Sentinel Benefits and Financial Group.
The Agency provides employer match for eligible participants, with 100% vesting from day one.
Per diem employees may enroll in this benefit.
Tuition Reimbursement - is available to staff who have worked with Latham Centers, Inc.
for one year or more and are in a regular benefited position at the beginning and end of the course.
Eligible employees may receive up to $2000 per fiscal year.
Childcare Reimbursement- is available to staff who have worked with Latham Centers, Inc.
for at least 120 days in a regular benefited position at the time of application and while submitting reimbursement requests.
Eligible employees may receive up to $3000 per fiscal year.
Voluntary Dental – The agency offers 2 dental insurance plans through Altus Dental.
The plans provide valuable protection for the dental needs of both you and your family.
You will have access to coverage within the Altus network of dental providers, as well as out-of-network coverage should you choose to use a non-participating provider.
All preventive services are covered 100% with no deductible required.
These plans offer affordable discounted rates by virtue of being purchased through Latham Centers on a group basis.
Voluntary Vision - Vision benefits through EyeMed allow you and your family to access benefits through the EyeMed national network of providers.
The plan includes benefits for annual eye exams, lenses, and frames and offers great value-added features including discounts for lens enhancements, additional glasses, sunglasses and laser vision correction.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability - This plan is designed to replace a portion of your weekly income if you are disabled and cannot work due to a covered accident or illness.
Short term disability benefits can last up to 13 weeks and you can choose a benefit that fits your needs at initial enrollment.
Evidence of Insurability will/may be required if enrolling after initial offering.
Voluntary Term Life/AD&D- This benefit option allows you to elect life insurance and accidental death/dismemberment coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your dependent children.
Employees will have the opportunity to elect up to $150,000 of life insurance coverage without answering any medical questions at their initial enrollment period.
Coverage is affordable and flexible to fit your needs.
If enrolling after initial offering, employees will/may need to complete the Evidence of Insurability medical questions.
Voluntary Critical Illness- Critical Illness insurance is designed to help employees offset the financial effects of a catastrophic illness, such as cancer, heart attack or stroke, with a lump sum benefit and is also available for spouse and dependent coverage.
The plan includes a $50 health screening benefit paid directly to the employee for having a screening such as mammogram or colonoscopy.
Evidence of insurability will/may be required if enrolling after initial offering.
Voluntary Accident - This benefit is paid directly to you in the event of an eligible claim due to accident on or off the job.
Benefits are paid in addition to any other health coverage you may have and is also available for spouse and dependents.
Examples of benefits include $500 if you are hospitalized, $150 if you use the Emergency Room.
The plan also includes a $50 health screening benefit.
Evidence of insurability will/may be required if enrolling after initial offering.
Auto & Home Insurance - Allows you to pay your premium through payroll deductions with no interest or finance charges.
Latham Centers, Inc.
(Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed.
Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operate Skills Preferred teamwork flexible dependability Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization