Educational Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, United States Providence School District Full time
Salary: $24.73 Hourly

Location: Providence School District

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Educational Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providence School District is seeking a dedicated EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST who is eager to contribute to our vibrant community of educators, learners, and stakeholders. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about fostering educational growth and development.

Our district serves a diverse population of approximately 22,000 students across various educational levels. A significant portion of our students come from multilingual backgrounds, representing over 55 different languages and 91 countries.

In our district, educators and support staff are committed to setting high standards for academic success, ensuring equitable access to tailored instruction, and striving to bridge the achievement gap for historically underrepresented groups. We provide an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and values the expertise of our educational professionals.

REPORTS TO: Principal

The Educational Support Specialist will assist in enhancing the instructional program by focusing on vocational, social, leisure, and daily living skills for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include aiding students in developing pre-employment and employment competencies, providing guidance, and collaborating with staff and families to promote educational initiatives.

NOTE: The safety of students is a paramount responsibility of the educational support team. Therefore, all specialists must be prepared for additional monitoring duties as required.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education Requirements:
  • Associate's degree or
  • 48 college credits or
  • Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test
Certification Requirements:
  • Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Support educators and related personnel in implementing lesson plans and enhancing students' skills in vocational, social, leisure, and daily living activities.
  2. Collaborate with employers and educational partners to achieve work education goals.
  3. Assist students in job search techniques to inform them about career opportunities.
  4. Maintain accurate records and documentation to track activities and provide reliable information.
  5. Monitor and assess student performance across various tasks and job sites to identify areas needing further training.
  6. Ensure student safety at job locations.
  7. Engage in meetings, workshops, and community events to gather and share information relevant to program functions.
  8. Prepare various documents and reports to communicate effectively with parents and staff.
  9. Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources to provide necessary information.
  10. Assist students with transportation issues and preparation for testing and interviews.
  11. Tutor students in essential skills for promoting independence.
  12. Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the educational unit.
  13. Participate in training to become certified as a job coach.
  14. Engage in de-escalation training as required.
  15. Attend professional development sessions specific to the program.
  16. Reliable transportation is necessary, with mileage reimbursement available.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).

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