Student Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Northwestern University Settlement Full time
Position: Student Support Specialist

Reports to: Director of Diverse Learners

Compensation: $ 42,760 annualized salary

Location: Chicago, IL

NURTURE, EDUCATE, INSPIRE. For more than 125 years, Northwestern Settlement has nurtured, educated, and inspired children and families in need in Chicago. Focusing on changing lives through education, social services, and the arts, Northwestern Settlements programs are fully integrated to meet the complex needs of our surrounding community. We believe that each generation should be better educated, more financially secure, and empowered to attain self-sufficiency.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Student Support Specialist plays an essential role at Rowe Elementary, operated by Northwestern Settlement. This position will support teachers and scholars with social, behavioral, and academic needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supporting Rowe Scholars with social, behavioral, and academic needs. Supports will include working with students individually, in small groups, and within the classroom.
  • Working in collaboration with teachers and other building staff to plan and implement supports for the identified scholars.
  • Working closely with Rowe Administration to create, implement, and follow through with supports for identified scholars.
  • Supporting school-wide implementation of Positive Behavior Supports, including Check In-Check-out, Positive Behavior Support Plans, Safety Plans, etc...
  • Attending Parent Meetings with school personnel as scheduled.
  • Effectively communicate with scholars, staff, and parents.
  • Other functions determined by the Assistant Principal or Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or university; Paraprofessional license preferred
  • Must have Positive, Relationship - Focused Attitude; high energy level
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • A Caring and Engaging Personality
  • The ability to implement interventions to support scholars
  • Willingness to be trained in the areas necessary to support scholars
  • Prior Experience working with school-aged youth
  • Ability to accept guidance and supervision
  • Positive business image through dress, attitude and manners
  • Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control

POSITION TYPE

Full-time, temporary, April to June

COMPENSATION

In addition to compensation, all staff are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

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