Individual Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States New Story School Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students?

New Story School is looking for a qualified One to One Support Professional to provide dedicated assistance to students in a supportive educational environment. This role is essential in ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure the physical safety of assigned students.
  • Monitor and support compliance with school rules and routines.
  • Assist students in adhering to directions and expectations.
  • Provide necessary cues and redirections to promote self-control and compliance.
  • Collaborate with educational staff during any emergency or crisis situations.
  • Facilitate skill development during academic, social, and physical activities.
  • Assist students with self-care tasks as required.
  • Encourage positive self-esteem through recognition of progress and appropriate choices.
  • Maintain open communication with educational staff regarding student progress and status.
  • Organize and maintain the schedules of assigned students.
  • Safeguard confidential information related to students.
  • Meet all Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements related to paraprofessional roles.
  • Be physically capable of intervening to prevent harm to students or others.
BENEFITS

Employees at New Story School will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Voluntary Life, Hospital, and Accident Coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 401K with a fully vested company contribution.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Wellness Incentive Program.
  • Tuition credit program for eligible dependents.
  • Employee Discount Program.
  • Rewards program for purchasing items with earned points.
New Story School is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing a safe and drug-free environment for our employees and the students we serve.

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